About the role#
This internship focuses on building a web-based costing model for small satellite missions. You will create a tool that helps researchers and project managers estimate budgets for NASA proposals. The project is iterative, meaning you will build the foundation first and then add more complex modules over time. You will work on-site at the Ames Research Center.
What you'll do#
- Build a web application that calculates costs for small satellite projects.
- Design interactive and modular features for the platform.
- Develop specific modules for spacecraft buses, instruments, launch services, ground segments, and operations.
- Incorporate projected cost growth and industry trends into the model.
- Gain knowledge about commercial space vendors, supply chains, and the NASA solicitation process.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate Freshman or Sophomore.
- Experience with web application development and software programming.
- A background in finance or accounting.
- Familiarity with small satellite design, missions, and related technologies.
- US Citizenship.
Location & details#
- Location: Moffett Field, California.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7, 2027 to August 13, 2027).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- This is an unpaid internship.
- 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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