About the role#
NASA supports local FIRST Robotics Competition teams at its centers. You will join team 233, also known as The Pink Team, at the Kennedy Space Center. You will work alongside mentors from the Space Coast to guide high school students as they design and build a competition robot.
What you'll do#
- Lead the fabrication of robot parts in a laboratory environment.
- Track project schedules to ensure the team stays on target.
- Assist with the daily operational components of the team.
- Complete required project deliverables.
What you'll need#
- Current undergraduate status as a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior.
- Interest in supporting the operations of a FIRST Robotics team.
- Majors including Marketing, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical fields.
- US citizenship.
Location & details#
- Location: Merritt Island, Florida.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7, 2027 to August 13, 2027).
- Work modality: On-site.
- This is an unpaid, full-time 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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