About the role#
This internship is a prize for members of teams that were competitively selected as finalists in the 2026 Gateways to Blue Skies: RepAir | Advancing Aircraft Maintenance competition. You will work with the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) on projects that support novel aviation maintenance advancements. These projects aim to improve efficiency, safety, and costs within the industry.
What you'll do#
- Conceptualize new aviation maintenance technologies for potential implementation by 2035.
- Collaborate directly with ARMD mentors.
- Tailor your internship project based on your personal interests, abilities, and career goals.
What you'll need#
- You must be a member of a team that was a finalist in the 2026 Gateways to Blue Skies: RepAir competition.
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student.
- Pursuit of a degree in Computer Science, Physics, or Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, Aerospace, or Industrial).
- US citizenship.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid, on-site internship for Summer 2027.
- The program runs from June 7, 2027, to August 13, 2027.
- You may choose to work at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC, or at one of four NASA Centers: Langley Research Center (Hampton, VA), Glenn Research Center (Cleveland, OH), Ames Research Center (San Jose, CA), or Armstrong Flight Research Center (Edwards, CA).
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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