About the role#
This internship at the Ames Research Center focuses on the application of laser-induced sparks to measure ambient conditions within a test apparatus. You will work full-time in an office and laboratory setting. This position is unpaid.
What you'll do#
- Set up and run physical experiments.
- Design new apparatus for testing.
- Process experimental data.
- Write programs to analyze collected data.
- Interact with your remote mentor daily through Teams for video calls and chat.
- Maintain a 40-hour work week during core hours of 8 AM to 5 PM PST.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate junior, senior, or graduate student in aerospace engineering, physics, or a related field.
- Ability to set up and align optical setups.
- Proficiency in MATLAB and LabVIEW.
- Strong teamwork, self-motivation, and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of spectral analysis is preferred but not required.
- US citizenship is required.
Location & details#
- Location: Moffett Field, California.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7 to August 13).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Selected participants must visit a NASA facility for fingerprinting and identity verification.
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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