About the role#
This summer internship focuses on the design and analysis of solid and hybrid rockets. You will support the branch in its ongoing test programs and work on conceptual and preliminary designs. Your contributions will help explore the use of solid and hybrid propellants for space missions.
What you'll do#
- Perform data assessment for the Artemis, Orion, or Commercial Crew programs.
- Write code using Python and Matlab.
- Create CAD models using Creo.
- Assist with propellant formulation and evaluation tasks.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior, or as a graduate master's or doctoral student.
- Academic background in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science.
- United States citizenship.
Location & details#
- Location: Huntsville, Alabama.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7 to August 13).
- Work Modality: Full-time, on-site.
- This position is paid.
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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