2025 Cloud Software Engineer Intern / Site Reliability Engineer 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.

At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration – to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.

The Aerospace Corporation is hiring Cloud Software Engineer Intern / Site Reliability Engineer Interns for the Cloud Platforms and Architectures Department in the Information Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD).  Opportunities are available in El Segundo, CA and Chantilly, VA.

Job Summary

ISCD staff members couple the latest in information system technologies, such as elastic compute clouds, containerization, microservices, real-time operating systems, and visualization frameworks, with expertise in cyber security, software architecture, software engineering, data science, Artificial Intelligence, process improvement, and software development to deliver responsive, resilient, high-performance software intensive systems to our Intelligence Community, DoD, and civilian customers.

The Cloud Platforms and Architectures Department is seeking applicants with a passion to learn cloud systems and solutions, focused on software development with state-of-the-art technologies. Interns will be given the ability to work on multiple projects over the summer, covering different customers, focus areas, and tools. Internship tasking is intended to allow students to complement their academic studies with hands-on, career-building experience.

Work Model: 

These positions may be onsite with the option of a hybrid work model that offers partially remote with some onsite work in El Segundo, CA and Chantilly, VA.

What You’ll Be Doing  

• Perform software development for various cloud-related rapid prototyping activities.

• Research and experiment with state-of-the-art software and hardware technologies.

• Manage Linux systems to provide software-as-a-service, platform-as-a-service, and infrastructure-as-a-service capabilities.

• Implement DevOps technologies to streamline development, testing, build, and deployment of applications.

• Investigate bleeding edge cloud technologies for current and future implementation by customers in the space domain.

• Receive training and mentorship from cloud and software development subject matter experts.

• Learn about projects, tools, and technologies used across the enterprise.

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 coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations.

What You Need to be Successful

• Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college/university program pursuing a Bachelor’s, degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field(s) from a recognized institution.

• 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.

• Minimum GPA of 3.0

• Software development experience with at least one major language (e.g., Python, Java, C/C++, Go, Rust, etc.)

• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance. 

• Transcripts required.  

How You Can Stand Out

• GPA of 3.5 or higher

• Active security clearance

• Knowledge of Linux systems management

• Experience with cloud and virtualization tools, such as Docker, Kubernetes, and/or VMware technologies.

• Familiar with DevOps tools, such as Git, Jenkins, and/or ArgoCD

• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

. Temporary housing assistance is not available.

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)

$25.00 - $30.00

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 diverse 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/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. 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 ieo.mailbox@aero.org. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.