Aerospace Intern – COSMOS Contract (Temporary Internship)

Amentum•Houston, TX

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Intern supports engineering, technical, and programmatic activities performed under the COSMOS contract at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. This temporary internship provides college students with hands-on experience in aerospace operations, engineering processes, research, analysis, and project support within a dynamic spaceflight environment. Interns work under the guidance of experienced engineers, scientists, and technical professionals while contributing to projects that support NASA missions and objectives.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of at least 40 credit hours at an accredited college or university.
Currently pursuing an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or advanced degree.
Ability to work full-time (40 hours per week) for the duration of the internship.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Must be able to comply with all customer, contract, and facility access requirements applicable to work performed at Johnson Space Center.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of any required background screening and badging processes.

Nice To Haves

Pursuing a degree in Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field, such as Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, or a similar STEM discipline.
Interest in human spaceflight, aerospace systems, robotics, mission operations, or related technical disciplines.
Experience with engineering coursework, laboratory projects, design projects, or research activities.
Familiarity with engineering software, modeling tools, programming languages, or data analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

Assist engineering and technical teams with project-related assignments.
Support the collection, analysis, and documentation of technical data.
Participate in design reviews, team meetings, and project discussions.
Conduct research and prepare technical reports, presentations, and supporting documentation.
Assist with systems engineering, testing, modeling, simulation, or operational activities as assigned.
Utilize industry-standard software tools to perform analyses and document findings.
Support configuration management and document control processes.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project objectives.
Adhere to NASA, customer, and company safety, security, and quality requirements.
Complete assigned tasks within established schedules and performance expectations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.