About the role#
The Marshall Space Flight Center Human Systems Integration and Engineering Team supports the development of space flight and ground processing hardware. The team defines and applies Human Systems Integration requirements for hardware used on various projects. You will help verify that hardware designs and operations meet these established requirements.
What you'll do#
- Create Computer-Aided Design (CAD) models for hardware projects.
- Develop mockup designs and prepare drawing sets.
- Build hardware using metal working, wood working, welding, soft-goods, and 3D printing techniques.
- Support Human Factors Engineering Assessments across multiple programs.
- Utilize software such as Creo, NX, and Process Simulate Human.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate junior, senior, or graduate master's student.
- Major in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
- US citizenship.
Location & details#
- Location: Huntsville, Alabama.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7, 2027 to August 13, 2027).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- This is a full-time, unpaid 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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