2026 Sensor Performance and Data Processing Grad Intern

The Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Sensor Performance and Data Processing Engineering Grad Intern for the Radar Processing and Analysis Department (RPAD) in the Mission Payloads Division (MPD). The position will be full-time and 100% on-site at our office in Chantilly, VA. The team specializes in solving technical challenges covering Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) image formation processing, Space and Ground Radar system modeling, Moving Target Indication (MTI), maritime surveillance, electronic warfare, signal processing, and algorithm development for advanced SAR image products.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled full-time at an accredited college/university degree program pursuing a MS or PhD degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Geophysics, or another related 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.
• Strong scientific programming skills in at least one of: Python, C++, Matlab, IDL, etc.
• Knowledge, coursework and/or prior internship working with RF or radar systems
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect