About the role#
The Flat Floor Robotics Laboratory at Marshall Space Flight Center uses an air-bearing epoxy floor to simulate zero gravity dynamics in two dimensions. As an intern, you will contribute to ground testing of space systems and support various NASA missions through hands-on design, prototyping, and testing activities. You will work in an office and laboratory setting in Huntsville, Alabama.
What you'll do#
- Assist with steerable tethered CubeSat simulators.
- Support guidance, navigation, and control hardware testing.
- Help develop payloads for in-space laser beam welding.
- Support deployable spacecraft testing and lunar lighting simulation.
- Engage in hands-on design, prototyping, and testing tasks.
What you'll need#
- Current undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior, or a graduate Master's student.
- Basic understanding of robotics, mechanical design, and spacecraft systems.
- Experience with machining, 3D printing, or rapid prototyping.
- Familiarity with CAD tools, Arduino, and Python.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Flexibility to switch between different lab tasks.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Location & details#
- Location: Huntsville, Alabama.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7, 2027 to August 13, 2027).
- Modality: On-site, full-time.
- 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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