About the role#
This is a full-time, on-site internship at the Armstrong Flight Research Center. You will join the Enhancing Parachutes by Instrumenting the Canopy (EPIC) project to help improve parachute technology for future missions. The team focuses on developing elastic strain gauges for parachute canopies to better understand parachute physics.
What you'll do#
- Develop sensors and perform fabric testing for supersonic parachutes.
- Operate a disk test rig or uniaxial test machine to evaluate strain gauges in a 3D strain state.
- Design, document, and assemble test equipment and setups.
- Perform tests and manage data analysis.
- Write test procedures and develop requirements.
- Ensure all testing follows safety protocols, including work with pressure systems.
- Communicate project progress through written reports and oral presentations.
- Participate in small, interactive team meetings.
What you'll need#
- Undergraduate Junior or Senior status.
- Interest in experimental testing, textile engineering, and stress-strain analysis.
- Experience with MATLAB or Python.
- Background in general design, manufacturing, experimental setups, or lab work.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong time management skills and a self-driven approach.
- US citizenship is required.
Location & details#
- Location: Edwards, California.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7 to August 13).
- Work Modality: On-site, 40 hours per week.
- Schedule: Core hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 3 PM PST. The team follows a 9/80 flex schedule.
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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