2026 Data Platform Software Engineering Intern

The Aerospace Corporation

Chantilly, Colorado
$32.00 - $35.00 hourly ph
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Cloud native data platforms
Python and/or java programming
Databases and data management
** The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Data Platform Software Engineering Intern to join their Datacentric Platforms and Architectures Department. This full-time, on-site position offers the opportunity to work on innovative data management solutions for national security and civil space customers, while fostering a collaborative team environment. **

Job Summary

  • Develop cloud native data platforms, tools, and applications to solve tough problems facing the space enterprise.
  • Leverage the cloud to provide data engineering and data architecture solutions as customer data volumes grow exponentially.
  • Work closely with National Security Space, United States Space Force, and other Department of Defense customers.

Matching Summary

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** The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Data Platform Software Engineering Intern to join their Datacentric Platforms and Architectures Department. This full-time, on-site position offers the opportunity to work on innovative data management solutions for national security and civil space customers, while fostering a collaborative team environment. **

Salary

$32.00 - $35.00 Hourly

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • cloud native data platforms
  • Python and/or Java programming
  • databases and data management
  • modern data management architectures
  • cloud-native application development
  • AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud experience
  • relational and non-relational databases
  • backend and middleware development
  • REST APIs development and utilization
  • Git for source control

Nice-to-have

  • FastAPI or Flask experience
  • Springboot experience
  • Kubernetes deployment ability
  • Helm charts creation and deployment
  • CI/CD and DevSecOps familiarity
  • microservices architectural patterns familiarity

Key Requirements

  • Master's or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Availability for 10+ weeks full-time internship
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
  • U.S. citizenship required

Work Rights

Must have security clearance

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