2027 Space Enterprise Design and Optimization Graduate Intern
The Aerospace Corporation · Chantilly, VA · 1 mo ago
Art & Creative$32–$48/hrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? The posting includes description of company, division, role. We need headings: for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must include only sections that have real specific content. We need to parse the posting.
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- About the role: The description of role: "As a part of SEDOD and EED, you will be providing technical expertise to support our customers in the analysis and design of current and future space system architectures. You will contribute to multiple focus areas of the department, including constellation and space architecture design, orbit tradespace exploration, space enterprise and ground network optimization, spacecraft mission design, and portfolio decision support. You will work both independently as well as a part of broader department teams to conduct technical deep dives, trade studies, and assessments to satisfy project objectives and tasks." Also earlier description of company and division maybe part of about the role? Could be "About the role" includes the role description. We'll include that.
- Responsibilities: The "What You’ll Be Doing" bullet list: Develop and apply your technical skills to real-world problems in constellation design, multi-objective optimization, and astrodynamics for customers across the national space enterprise, including the United States Space Force (USSF), Intelligence Community (IC), NASA, NOAA, and more; Work closely with Aerospace technical staff to develop, mature, and use analysis software tools for a range of modeling and simulation tasks, including technical deep dives, trade studies, and performance assessments in department focus areas; Develop and present timely and technically accurate presentations and reports that clearly communicate analysis results and provide recommended solutions to technical leads, management, and customers; Collaborate with Aerospace personnel across multiple locations; Perform tasking that will vary during the internship and includes multiple, simultaneous projects; Be trained and mentored by full-time staff members across the company.
- Requirements: Minimum Requirements section: "What You Need to be Successful": Enrolled full time or accepted at an accredited college/university degree program pursuing a Master’s or Ph. D. in aerospace, astronautical, or mechanical engineering, physics, operations research, mathematics, or a related field of science or engineering; Availability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks outside of university term and ability to return to a Master's or Ph.D. degree program after completion of the internship.; Coursework or relevant experience in astrodynamics/orbital mechanics topics and space-based modeling, simulation, and analysis, such as space mission analysis and design, constellation access modeling, algorithm design, and/or mathematical modeling; Proficiency in one or more of the following computer languages/tools: Python, MATLAB, C, C++; Demonstrated ability to work well independently and in teams; The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the US Government. US citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance; Transcripts required for this position.
- Qualifications: Could be "How You Can Stand Out" (preferred qualifications). That includes: Research or professional experience leading or working as a member of a technical team in the areas described above; Prior space-related work experience for a US government agency or contractor; Prior experience with related Aerospace Corporation modeling and simulation tools, including SOAP, GRIPS, Revisit, and more; Familiarity with one of these specific national security space or intelligence mission areas: geo-spatial intelligence, signals intelligence, missile warning/tracking/defense, space surveillance, space protection, or satellite communication networks; Coursework or relevant experience in advanced mathematical topics, such as optimization theory, game theory, statistical estimation, and numerical analysis; Coursework or relevant experience in modern software development, integration, and testing practices; Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt quickly to changing priorities, and balance projects with conflicting time demands; Current and active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a CI polygraph.
- Skills: Could be extracted from requirements: proficiency in languages, ability to work independently/teams, etc. But we already have those in Requirements. Might combine. However we need separate sections only if there is specific content. We could have Skills section summarizing technical skills: proficiency in Python, MATLAB, C, C++; ability to work independently/teams; etc. But we already have them in Requirements. Might be redundant. The instruction: Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So we could combine Requirements and Qualifications into one? But they ask to use headings for those categories if content exists. We have content for Requirements and Qualifications (How You Can Stand Out). So we can include both.
- Benefits: The posting mentions "We offer a competitive compensation package..." then later "During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits. Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include: Comprehensive health care and wellness plans Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire Flexible spending accounts Variable pay program for exceptional contributions Relocation assistance Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career Education assistance programs An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect". So we have benefits details. So include Benefits section.
- Pay: The posting includes "The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. (Min - Max) $32.00 - $48.00 Pay Basis: Hourly". So we have Pay section.
- Schedule: The posting includes "Work Model This is a full-time position based in El Segundo, CA; Chantilly, VA; or Colorado Springs, CO, offering an in-person work model that combines 4 or more regular onsite workdays per week and remote flexibility as the business needs allow." That's schedule/work model. So include Schedule section.
We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID. Remove boilerplate: EEO, equal opportunity, etc. Also remove navigation, cookie, legal, scam-warning, application instructions. The posting includes "Equal Opportunity Commitment" etc - we must remove that. Also "We are all unique..." etc maybe not boilerplate but could be considered fluff; but it's part of company culture. Might keep? It's not specific to role; but it's not boilerplate like EEO. However it's generic. The instruction: Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. The "We are all unique..." is not EEO but could be considered fluff; but it's not explicitly prohibited. Might keep as part of About the role? Might be safer to omit as it's not substantive role info. We'll keep only role-specific content.
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Requirements list: from "Minimum Requirements What You Need to be Successful":
- Enrolled full time or accepted at an accredited college/university degree program pursuing a Master’s or Ph. D. in aerospace, astronautical, or mechanical engineering, physics, operations research, mathematics, or a related field of science or engineering
- Availability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks outside of university term and ability to return to a Master's or Ph.D. degree program after completion of the internship.
- Coursework or relevant experience in astrodynamics/orbital mechanics topics and space-based modeling, simulation, and analysis, such as space mission analysis and design, constellation access modeling, algorithm design, and/or mathematical modeling
- Proficiency in one or more of the following computer languages/tools: Python, MATLAB, C, C++
- Demonstrated ability to work well independently and in teams
- The ability to obtain and maintain
for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must include only sections that have real specific content. We need to parse the posting.
Let's extract:
- About the role: The description of role: "As a part of SEDOD and EED, you will be providing technical expertise to support our customers in the analysis and design of current and future space system architectures. You will contribute to multiple focus areas of the department, including constellation and space architecture design, orbit tradespace exploration, space enterprise and ground network optimization, spacecraft mission design, and portfolio decision support. You will work both independently as well as a part of broader department teams to conduct technical deep dives, trade studies, and assessments to satisfy project objectives and tasks." Also earlier description of company and division maybe part of about the role? Could be "About the role" includes the role description. We'll include that.
- Responsibilities: The "What You’ll Be Doing" bullet list: Develop and apply your technical skills to real-world problems in constellation design, multi-objective optimization, and astrodynamics for customers across the national space enterprise, including the United States Space Force (USSF), Intelligence Community (IC), NASA, NOAA, and more; Work closely with Aerospace technical staff to develop, mature, and use analysis software tools for a range of modeling and simulation tasks, including technical deep dives, trade studies, and performance assessments in department focus areas; Develop and present timely and technically accurate presentations and reports that clearly communicate analysis results and provide recommended solutions to technical leads, management, and customers; Collaborate with Aerospace personnel across multiple locations; Perform tasking that will vary during the internship and includes multiple, simultaneous projects; Be trained and mentored by full-time staff members across the company.
- Requirements: Minimum Requirements section: "What You Need to be Successful": Enrolled full time or accepted at an accredited college/university degree program pursuing a Master’s or Ph. D. in aerospace, astronautical, or mechanical engineering, physics, operations research, mathematics, or a related field of science or engineering; Availability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks outside of university term and ability to return to a Master's or Ph.D. degree program after completion of the internship.; Coursework or relevant experience in astrodynamics/orbital mechanics topics and space-based modeling, simulation, and analysis, such as space mission analysis and design, constellation access modeling, algorithm design, and/or mathematical modeling; Proficiency in one or more of the following computer languages/tools: Python, MATLAB, C, C++; Demonstrated ability to work well independently and in teams; The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the US Government. US citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance; Transcripts required for this position.
- Qualifications: Could be "How You Can Stand Out" (preferred qualifications). That includes: Research or professional experience leading or working as a member of a technical team in the areas described above; Prior space-related work experience for a US government agency or contractor; Prior experience with related Aerospace Corporation modeling and simulation tools, including SOAP, GRIPS, Revisit, and more; Familiarity with one of these specific national security space or intelligence mission areas: geo-spatial intelligence, signals intelligence, missile warning/tracking/defense, space surveillance, space protection, or satellite communication networks; Coursework or relevant experience in advanced mathematical topics, such as optimization theory, game theory, statistical estimation, and numerical analysis; Coursework or relevant experience in modern software development, integration, and testing practices; Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt quickly to changing priorities, and balance projects with conflicting time demands; Current and active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a CI polygraph.
- Skills: Could be extracted from requirements: proficiency in languages, ability to work independently/teams, etc. But we already have those in Requirements. Might combine. However we need separate sections only if there is specific content. We could have Skills section summarizing technical skills: proficiency in Python, MATLAB, C, C++; ability to work independently/teams; etc. But we already have them in Requirements. Might be redundant. The instruction: Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So we could combine Requirements and Qualifications into one? But they ask to use headings for those categories if content exists. We have content for Requirements and Qualifications (How You Can Stand Out). So we can include both.
- Benefits: The posting mentions "We offer a competitive compensation package..." then later "During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits. Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include: Comprehensive health care and wellness plans Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire Flexible spending accounts Variable pay program for exceptional contributions Relocation assistance Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career Education assistance programs An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect". So we have benefits details. So include Benefits section.
- Pay: The posting includes "The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. (Min - Max) $32.00 - $48.00 Pay Basis: Hourly". So we have Pay section.
- Schedule: The posting includes "Work Model This is a full-time position based in El Segundo, CA; Chantilly, VA; or Colorado Springs, CO, offering an in-person work model that combines 4 or more regular onsite workdays per week and remote flexibility as the business needs allow." That's schedule/work model. So include Schedule section.
We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID. Remove boilerplate: EEO, equal opportunity, etc. Also remove navigation, cookie, legal, scam-warning, application instructions. The posting includes "Equal Opportunity Commitment" etc - we must remove that. Also "We are all unique..." etc maybe not boilerplate but could be considered fluff; but it's part of company culture. Might keep? It's not specific to role; but it's not boilerplate like EEO. However it's generic. The instruction: Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. The "We are all unique..." is not EEO but could be considered fluff; but it's not explicitly prohibited. Might keep as part of About the role? Might be safer to omit as it's not substantive role info. We'll keep only role-specific content.
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About the role
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Responsibilities
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Requirements
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Qualifications
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Benefits
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Pay
The grade-based pay range for this job is $32.00 - $48.00 per hour.
Schedule
This is a full-time position based in El Segundo, CA; Chantilly, VA; or Colorado Springs, CO, with an in‑person work model of 4 or more regular onsite workdays per week and remote flexibility as business needs allow.
We need to preserve all substantive information. Ensure we don't miss any details. Let's extract exact sentences. About the role: The paragraph after division description: "As a part of SEDOD and EED, you will be providing technical expertise to support our customers in the analysis and design of current and future space system architectures. You will contribute to multiple focus areas of the department, including constellation and space architecture design, orbit tradespace exploration, space enterprise and ground network optimization, spacecraft mission design, and portfolio decision support. You will work both independently as well as a part of broader department teams to conduct technical deep dives, trade studies, and assessments to satisfy project objectives and tasks." Also earlier description of company and division maybe not needed. We'll keep that as part of About the role? Might be considered background. But we can include a brief intro: "The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs..." but that's generic. Might be okay. However instruction: Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Including that may be okay. But we can keep it as part of About the role. Let's include: "The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace’s strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The division leverages a broad array of engineering disciplines against a wide-ranging and dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment to application of space and space-enabled capabilities. The Space Enterprise Design and Optimization Department (SEDOD) is in EED’s Enterprise Design Subdivision (EDS). We bring to bear expertise in astrodynamics and multi-objective optimization to tackle tough problems and explore novel ideas, focusing on the design, modeling, analysis, and optimization of orbits, mission architectures, and acquisition portfolios to inform the future of the national space enterprise." Then the role specifics. We'll combine into onemaybe long but okay. Responsibilities list: need to capture each bullet. From "What You’ll Be Doing": - Develop and apply your technical skills to real-world problems in constellation design, multi-objective optimization, and astrodynamics for customers across the national space enterprise, including the United States Space Force (USSF), Intelligence Community (IC), NASA, NOAA, and more - Work closely with Aerospace technical staff to develop, mature, and use analysis software tools for a range of modeling and simulation tasks, including technical deep dives, trade studies, and performance assessments in department focus areas - Develop and present timely and technically accurate presentations and reports that clearly communicate analysis results and provide recommended solutions to technical leads, management, and customers - Collaborate with Aerospace personnel across multiple locations - Perform tasking that will vary during the internship and includes multiple, simultaneous projects - Be trained and mentored by full-time staff members across the company We'll put each as