Risk and Reliability Graduate Intern

The Aerospace Corporation

. Help Department of Defense, intelligence community, NASA, and other government customers plan and execute risk/reliability activities .

Posted 10/30/2026internshipUnited StatesEntry Level💰 $32 - $48 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in risk and reliability analysis for national security systems, with strong capabilities in statistical evaluation of failures and anomalies. Effective communication and teamwork skills are essential for delivering insights and recommendations to senior decision makers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Risk AnalysisReliability EngineeringStatistical EvaluationStrong Communication SkillsTeam Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringReliability EngineeringSystems EngineeringStatistical Analysis

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeamworkAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

Eligibility For Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Department Of DefenseIntelligence CommunityNASANational SecurityRisk/Reliability Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help Department of Defense, intelligence community, NASA, and other government customers plan and execute risk/reliability activities
Provide risk, reliability and system safety guidance and analysis for national security space and ground systems
Work closely with program office customers to perform assessments that provide insights to senior decision makers
Deliver risk-informed decision support in a fast-paced environment
Engage with other subject matter experts to deliver critical assessments for senior program managers
Help shape risk/reliability capabilities strategy and develop innovative approaches for new space architectures
Deliver timely assessments that provide essential insights

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently enrolled full time in a graduate degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, reliability engineering, systems engineering, or similar from a recognized institution
Completing Bachelors degree in mechanical, electrical, reliability systems or similar engineering major prior to start of internship and entering grad program
Availability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks outside of university term and ability to return to a (Master's/Phd) degree program full-time after completion of the internship
Understanding statistics and their application in evaluating failures and anomalies
Strong communication skills to effectively convey insights and recommendations
Demonstrated ability to work both individually and as a team member
Willingness to travel occasionally to work location or customer site approximately 10% of the time
Eligibility to obtain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government
U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

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