2026 Cyber Testing and Assessments Undergraduate Intern at The Aerospace Corporation

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nations 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 youll 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 Cyber Testing and Assessments Undergrad Intern position in the Cyber Assessments and Research Department for the Information Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD). Position(s) will be full-time and 100% onsite at our office in Chantilly VA.Job SummaryInformation Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD)staff 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.Work Model:This position will be located 100% onsite in Chantilly VA.What You Will Be DoingWork in Lab environments to prototype new and emerging capabilities.Develop and test cyber offensive and defensive technologies.Participates with an interdisciplinary team in ongoing research or technical programs with academic collaboration partners.Applies standard techniques and procedures to carry out a series of prescribed scientific and/or engineering tasks.Training and mentorship will be provided.What Corporate Skills Youll BringStrong written and oral communication skillsMust work well in a team environment.Must possess strong 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.Demonstrate behavior that is consistent with the companys values of Dedication to Mission Success Technical Excellence Commitment to Our People Objectivity and Integrity and InnovationWhat You Need To Be SuccessfulCurrently enrolled full time at an accredited college/university degree program pursuing a Bachelors degree in Computer Science Computer/Electrical Engineering or Cyber Security program.Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word PowerPoint and Excel)Minimum GPA 3.0Availability 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.Experience programming in C C or JAVA PythonExperience with Unix based systems.Background with either hardware or softwareThis 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 OutGPA 3.5 or higherActive security clearanceExperience in developing and delivering presentations leading small groups etc.Experience in working in an autonomous work environment on complex projects.Experience in working on business or engineering full life-cycle projects from project inception through launch.Software design development unit testing and integration experienceExperienced with virtualization and cloud environments.Participation in extracurricular activities related to assignment.Temporary housing assistance is not available.We offer a competitive compensation package where youll 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)$22.00 - $30.00Pay Basis: HourlyLeadership CompetenciesOur 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 StrategicallyLead ChangeEngage with ImpactFoster InnovationDeliver 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 plansPaid holidays sick time and vacationStandard and alternate work schedules including telework options401(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 hireFlexible spending accountsVariable pay program for exceptional contributionsRelocation assistanceProfessional growth and development programs to help advance your careerEducation assistance programsAn inclusive work environment built on teamwork flexibility and respectWe are all unique from various backgrounds and all walks of life yet one thing bonds all of us to each otherthe belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.Equal Opportunity CommitmentThe Aerospace Corporation is an equalopportunity 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 colorreligiongeneticinformation 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 youre 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 emailat .You can also reviewKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.Required Experience:Intern Key Skills Campaigns,Abinitio,AutoCAD 3D,Hardware & Networking,Customer Support,Arabic Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 22 - 30