About the role#
NASA is hiring an intern to support research and development for in-space assembly and manufacturing (ISAM) at the Marshall Space Flight Center. This role focuses on laser-based processes including welding, bending, and forming. You will work in an office and laboratory setting on a full-time basis.
What you'll do#
- Assist with experiments related to in-space manufacturing techniques.
- Work directly with laser beam welding and laser forming hardware.
- Integrate hardware and software components for experimental setups.
- Modify and run computational science tools using high-performance computing resources.
- Analyze data to support ongoing development work.
What you'll need#
- Experience integrating hardware and software in a scientific or experimental context.
- A strong aptitude for mechanical design and assembly.
- Ability to modify, execute, and analyze computational tools on high-performance systems.
- Knowledge of lasers, welding, metallurgy, controls, experimental design, or computational modeling.
- Recent hands-on experience in a maker or makerspace environment.
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student in an engineering or related technical field.
- US citizenship.
Location & details#
- Location: Huntsville, Alabama.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7, 2027 to August 13, 2027).
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
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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