About the role#
NASA is working to develop technology for future in-space cryogenic propulsion systems. This internship focuses on the complex heat and mass transfer processes involved in transferring cryogenic propellants, such as boiling, evaporation, and condensation. You will work with lead cryogenic propulsion scientists to improve the models used to design and analyze these systems, which helps reduce costs and optimize propulsion architecture.
What you'll do#
- Perform data analysis on various cryogenic propellant transfer processes.
- Apply, develop, or validate models for predicting cryogenic propellant tank transfer, including zeroth order, lumped capacitance, and computational fluid dynamics models.
- Use models to perform pretest predictions across a range of thermodynamic conditions.
- Contribute to the design, analysis, and operations of cryogenic ground and reduced gravity experiments.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a junior, senior, or graduate student in Aerospace, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Completion of 1-2 semesters of undergraduate Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, and Heat Transfer or Transport Phenomena.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
- Knowledge of Matlab.
- Completion of at least one semester in numerical techniques or working knowledge of basic statistics, curve fitting, and optimization.
- Python programming proficiency is preferred.
- A basic understanding of two-phase flow and prior experience with computational models are desirable.
Location & details#
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio (Glenn Research Center).
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7, 2027 to August 13, 2027).
- This is a full-time, on-site, paid internship.
- US citizenship is required.
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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