2026 Thermal Analysis Graduate Intern

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Thermal Analysis Graduate Intern to provide design and analysis support for the thermal environments of launch and reentry vehicles. The selected candidate will work with internal and external customers as a technical authority in the physics of heat and mass transfer.

Requirements

• Conduct analyses, modeling, planning, and review functions associated with heat transfer and fluid mechanics pertaining to launch and reentry vehicles
• Assess steady and transient heat and mass transfer with wide variety of boundary conditions, including coupled physics and phase change
• Participate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to resolve technical issues
• Support on-site and off-site technical interchange meetings, review of contractor analyses, as well as hardware and mission assurance reviews

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan with company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation
• 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