2026 Propulsion Engineering Graduate Intern

The Aerospace Corporation

El Segundo, CA, US
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Analysis, research, and/or experimentation of propulsion systems
Liquid rocket engines, solid rocket motors, and/or spacecraft propulsion systems
Strong technical foundation
** The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a 2026 Propulsion Engineering Graduate Intern to assist with propulsion systems analysis and experimentation for high-priority missions. The ideal candidate should be pursuing a Master's or Ph.D. in aerospace or mechanical engineering, possess strong communication skills, and be available for a full-time internship. **

Job Summary

  • The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise.
  • The Propulsion Department within VSD develops and evaluates cutting-edge propulsion technologies and systems for current and future government and commercial applications.
  • We are hiring a Propulsion Engineering Graduate-level Intern to assist with tasks involving analysis, research, and/or experimentation of propulsion systems for high-priority missions.

Matching Summary

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** The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a 2026 Propulsion Engineering Graduate Intern to assist with propulsion systems analysis and experimentation for high-priority missions. The ideal candidate should be pursuing a Master's or Ph.D. in aerospace or mechanical engineering, possess strong communication skills, and be available for a full-time internship. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • analysis, research, and/or experimentation of propulsion systems
  • liquid rocket engines, solid rocket motors, and/or spacecraft propulsion systems
  • strong technical foundation
  • willing to learn new technologies
  • effectively communicate results
  • work full-time, on-site

Nice-to-have

  • support to launch vehicle and/or spacecraft program customers
  • analysis and modeling of propulsion system performance
  • develop tools to assess performance
  • support propulsion laboratory research efforts
  • present findings to team members, customers, and leadership

Key Requirements

  • Master's or Ph.D. degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or closely related discipline
  • Bachelor's degree completed by internship start date
  • Availability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Proficiency with MATLAB and/or Python
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
  • U.S citizenship is required

Work Rights

Must have U.S. citizenship to obtain security clearance

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