About the role#
This internship supports the safety review and flight readiness process for spacecraft heading to the International Space Station. You will work within the Operations and Visiting Vehicle branch at the Johnson Space Center. The role focuses on ensuring that hazards are identified, tracked, and mitigated before flight. You will also contribute to the Moon Base Program and Artemis mission preparations.
What you'll do#
- Review and track spacecraft hazard reports.
- Analyze delivered data and safety-critical operational controls.
- Ensure hazards are controlled, contained, eliminated, or mitigated.
- Participate in the safety review process and learn how to certify vehicle flight readiness.
- Establish traceability on safety requirement closure through test, analysis, or inspection reports.
- Support preliminary design reviews and requirement compliance for the Moon Base Program.
- Review on-orbit procedures to identify human factor deficiencies for management presentations.
What you'll need#
- Current status as an undergraduate sophomore or junior.
- Pursuit of a degree in Aerospace, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Interest in Systems Engineering.
- Foundational knowledge in logic devices and engineering principles.
- US citizenship.
Location & details#
- Location: Houston, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7, 2027, to August 13, 2027).
- Work Modality: Full-time, on-site, 5 days per week.
- Paid position.
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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