2026 SPRO (Space Planning, Readiness, and Operations) Graduate Intern

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 Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Resiliency Engineer Graduate Intern for the Space Planning, Readiness, and Operations (SPRO) department within the Enterprise Effects Division (EED). This position will be onsite and located in Colorado Springs, CO.
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 diverse 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 Graduate Intern will join the SPRO team and support the Space Force customers with focus on bringing analytic rigor to ongoing engineering studies to support resiliency efforts. SPRO staff provide operationally-relevant space solutions for the warfighter and end users in support of our Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), and civil customers. We serve as the EED and ETG entry point for wargaming and exercises, space operations planning, and operationally-focused solutions support to connect corporate technical capabilities and operational requirements, integrate capabilities across the space enterprise, and educate the workforce on space operations and warfighting. Do you want to have a positive impact on the present and future space enterprise? Join us as a Graduate Intern - Resiliency Engineer on the Space Planning, Readiness, and Operations Department team at The Aerospace Corporation!
What You'll Be Doing

• Working closely with Aerospace technical staff on a range of activities which may include developing software analysis tools, conducting modeling, simulation, and analysis tasks, reviewing and assessing sufficiency of data collected during testing and wargames, participating in wargame development, execution, and analysis exercises, and assessing risk to map systems engineering to operational needs.
• Conducting analyses of system performance
• Applying standard techniques and procedures to carry out a series of prescribed engineering tasks
• Interacting directly with local Aerospace personnel and collaborating with Aerospace personnel in other locations
• Training and mentorship will be provided

What Corporate Skills You'll Bring

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Must work well in a team environment
• Possess organizational, time management, and project management skills
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational need
• Interpersonal skills to proactively coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations

What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree completed AND currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college/university program pursuing a Master's or Ph.D. degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related program.
• Minimum of Senior class standing by internship start date with graduate program beginning Fall 2026.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and in teams
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
• Transcripts required.

How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Active security clearance
• Proficiency in one or more of the following computer languages/tools: C, C++, Python, Fortran, Java, MATLAB, Simulink
• Military or Department of Defense (DoD) experience
• Research or professional experience working as a member of a technical team
• Coursework or relevant experience in technical writing and technical presentation
• Coursework, research, or professional experience in space systems, modeling and simulation, design, systems engineering, and/or command and control
• Prior space-related work experience for a US government agency or contractor

Temporary housing assistance is not available.
The Aerospace Corporation is a proud member of Space Workforce for Tomorrow (SWFT), a growing coalition of leading space companies committed to collaboratively working toward a shared vision of expanding and providing opportunities for talent to join the exciting space industry. As part of this commitment, SWFT companies are focused on building a skilled, innovative, and sustainable space workforce required to maintain U.S. leadership in space for decades to come. Click here to learn more and register for the National Space Intern program.
We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. 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
Leadership Competencies
Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees
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

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [email protected] . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.