About the role#
This internship focuses on hardware, software, and electrical system development for crew health and performance projects. You will work within the HumanWorks Lab at the Johnson Space Center. Your tasks will support the International Space Station and future missions such as Artemis and Mars Transit. You will be assigned to specific hardware, software, or electrical projects based on your skills and interests.
What you'll do#
- Develop human health countermeasure systems, including musculoskeletal and sensorimotor trainers.
- Integrate hardware and software systems while performing troubleshooting and testing.
- Build device-agnostic interface software that integrates exercise systems with biomedical sensors.
- Create virtual exercise training software to provide real-time guidance on resistance techniques.
- Design virtual exercise environments to support astronaut performance and adaptation.
- Develop tools for physiologic and cognitive state assessment using AI and machine learning.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior, or as a graduate master's student.
- Academic background in Computer Science, Aerospace, Biomedical, Computer, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience in hardware, software, or electrical system development.
- A genuine interest in crew health and performance systems.
- US citizenship.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid, on-site internship located in Houston, Texas.
- The program runs from June 7, 2027, to August 13, 2027.
- The application deadline is March 1, 2027.
About NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is a government agency founded in 1958. It conducts research and development in aeronautics, space exploration, and science. The organization operates from various locations across the United States, including its headquarters in Washington, DC. With over 53,000 employees, it manages missions involving rockets, spacecraft, and Earth observation.
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