About the role#
This internship at the Marshall Space Flight Center focuses on the development and testing of autonomous rovers. You will work alongside peers and NASA personnel to build systems that operate in both simulated environments and a real-world outdoor lunar regolith field. The project concludes with a demonstration test of your autonomous rover activities.
What you'll do#
- Develop rover software and coordinate rover activities.
- Build rovers that function autonomously in analog lunar environments.
- Work in simulation environments including ROS Gazebo.
- Design algorithms for guidance, navigation, and hazard detection.
- Develop simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) algorithms.
- Work on loop closure and SLAM processing acceleration.
- Develop rover concept of operations (con-ops).
What you'll need#
- Current status as an undergraduate junior or senior, graduate student, or post-doctoral researcher.
- Proficiency in ROS 2 or C++.
- Academic background in engineering, computer science, physics, or related fields.
- US citizenship is required.
Location & details#
- Location: Huntsville, Alabama.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7 to August 13).
- Modality: On-site, full-time.
- This is a paid position.
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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