Graduate Systems Architect and Engineer

1 week ago


El Segundo, California, United States The Aerospace Corporation Full time
Job Description

The Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner to the nation's space programs, providing unparalleled technical expertise to solve complex problems.

As a Graduate Mission Systems Architect and Engineer, you will be part of a distinguished team of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators who are shaping the future of space exploration.

About the Role
  • Perform architecture-level assessments, modeling, analysis, and conceptual design activities as a member of the Mission Engineering Department (MED).
  • Participate in and lead architecture trade studies, architecture conceptualization studies, architecture modeling tasks, and program assessment analyses at multiple levels of complexity.
  • Apply disciplined mission engineering and system architecting principles and lead cross-functional teams to provide impactful guidance to assist customers in making key acquisition, operational, and enterprise management decisions.
Key Responsibilities
  • Apply disciplined mission engineering and system architecting methods, processes, and tools for architecture-level trades.
  • Participate in space system architecting, conceptual design, and analysis activities as part of a large cross-disciplinary team of summer interns.
  • Develop and execute innovative methods for advancing the state of the practice of model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and digital engineering (DE).
  • Use, develop, and integrate analytical methods and tools to evaluate architectural concepts and system conceptual designs.
  • Closely collaborate with other Aerospace personnel to marshal technical expertise in multiple technical disciplines and domains.
Requirements
  • Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college/university program pursuing a Master's or PhD degree in Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Aerospace Engineering or similar discipline.
  • Availability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks outside of university term and ability to return to a degree program full-time after completion of the internship.
  • BS degree completed by start of internship.
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0.
  • Relevant coursework and/or research projects in systems engineering or systems architecting.
  • Familiarity with one or more of the following programming languages: Matlab, Python, Java, or VBS.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Coursework and/or research projects in enterprise systems engineering (ESE), enterprise architecting (EA), system of systems engineering (SOSE), or mission engineering (ME).
  • Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) or digital engineering (DE) methods, processes, and ecosystems.
  • Coursework and/or research experience in architecture or system modeling, particularly using the Systems Modeling Language (SysML), Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Unified Profile for DoDAF and MODAF (UPDM), or Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) Profile.
What We Offer
  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Opportunity to work on high-impact projects.
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
  • Professional growth and development programs.
  • Education assistance programs.
About The Aerospace Corporation

The Aerospace Corporation is a proud member of Space Workforce 2030, a growing coalition of leading space companies committed to collaboratively working toward a shared vision of expanding and diversifying opportunities for talent to join the exciting space industry.

We are an equal opportunity employer and believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions.



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