I loved the culture and the projects that I got to work on. I never felt like "just an intern". My contributions were always highly recognized and I was introduced to everyone and anyone that I had an opportunity of meeting.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have had more of an opportunity to get outside of my department in terms of projects, but with limited time, I was not able to do so.
Advice
Go for it even if you don't have all the qualifications. By showing confidence and initiative, almost anyone is willing to teach you the skillset to get the job done.
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Mechanical Design
May - August 2021 • El Segundo, CA
What I liked
Advanced space applications, facilities.
What I wish was different
Type of work.
Advice
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Tecnical Intern III
June - August 2020 • El Segundo, CA
What I liked
People were nice and willing to share their experiences. I got to work on fun projects. I also liked that I got to work on multiple projects at the same time. The people I worked with were friendly and always willing to help me when I got stuck on a task.
What I wish was different
I wish there had been more contact and bonding with people within my team remotely, like there was in summer 2019 when the internship was in person.
Advice
Take opportunities to ask people in the company about their experiences. Communicate with your manager, especially if something is going wrong, because they want you to have a good internship experience. If you can, get to know other interns outside of work as well.
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Computer Science Intern
May - August 2019 • El Segundo, CA
What I liked
Intern friendly culture, not a lot of pressure, very patient and knowledgeable employees and managers
What I wish was different
I wish I got housing closer.to the company instead of commuting
Advice
For a first internship, it's better to choose a company that won't put a lot of pressure you so you feel comfortable learning and developing.
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Technical Intern
May - August 2019 • Chantilly, VA
What I liked
I got a chance to experience different types of work, which helped me narrow down what I wanted to pursue in the future.
What I wish was different
I wish I had been able to work on a more team-based project.
Advice
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Technical Intern IV
May 2019 • Crystal City, VA
What I liked
I liked the office environment and fellow interns
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Be prepared to learn a lot.
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Graduate software intern
August 2019 • Albuquerque, NM
What I liked
Company, friendly cworkers, interesing project.
What I wish was different
Mentorship from a senior developer.
Advice
Communicate aboit roles and responsibiñity
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Navigation and Geopositioning Systems intern
May - August 2019 • El Segundo, CA
What I liked
The Aerospace Corporation has a fantastic internship program set up. I was able to work at my own pace on important projects that were needed by our customers, j was able to learn about the aerospace industry in more depth, and I met some of my greatest friends.
What I wish was different
Honestly, I loved every minute of my time at The Aerospace Corporation. The only thing I would say is I wish they had provided better resources for finding housing.
Advice
Don’t be afraid to ask questions, but don’t be incompetent with learning things for yourself.
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Microelectronics Research Intern
May - August 2018 • El Segundo, CA
What I liked
Great company atmosphere and meaningful, challenging work.
What I wish was different
Better pay, probably. It was a great experience though.
Advice
Go for it, and really try to take advantage of all the smart people around you and constantly learn. Don't be afraid to take on side projects - if anyone asks you, say yes.
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Web Designer Intern
June - August 2018 • El Segundo, CA
What I liked
Better people skills
What I wish was different
Was bored a lot
Wish I had more projects
Advice
Ask how you can help instead of just sitting around waiting for someone to tell you what to do
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Web Development Intern
June - August 2018 • Los Angeles, CA
What I liked
The community, mentors, colleagues
What I wish was different
I wish I had engineering work rather than webdev, but that's what I signed up to do so I can't complain.
Advice
Definitely take the opportunity to go somewhere you've never been. Working in LA was the best summer experience I've ever had.
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Technical Intern
May - August 2018 • El Segundo, CA
What I liked
I greatly enjoyed working at The Aerospace Corporation. They made a huge effort to get their interns involved with the company through intern events. I learned a ton about both the company and the space industry through talking with full-time employees and learning about other departments. The work I did over the summer was challenging and rewarding as well.
What I wish was different
I wish my work at The Aerospace Corporation was a little more hands-on. I found myself sitting at the desk most days working on my computer. I wish my internship position gave me more opportunities to work hands-on with hardware.
Advice
One piece of advice I would give about this experience is to make the most of the company by engaging with other employees. The best way to get a feel for The Aerospace Corporation is to reach out and get to know as many of the departments as possible.
