DoD SkillBridge Intern - NASA System Engineering Process Intern

Amentum•Houston, TX

32d

About The Position

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the universe's origins, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you! We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable space exploration while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA's largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States. We have an exciting opportunity for a DoD SkillBridge Intern - NASA System Engineering Process Intern to join our team with the Engineering Division. Join our team as a SkillBridge intern supporting NASA's Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) documentation efforts. This internship focuses on creating, reviewing, and maintaining critical system engineering documents and templates that ensure compliance with NASA standards and mission success. You will gain hands-on experience with NASA's SE processes and documentation requirements. This is a temporary role not to exceed 27 weeks. The DoD SkillBridge Intern - NASA System Engineering Process Intern will: Collaborate with NASA and commercial engineering teams to understand system architecture and documentation needs. Develop proficiency in NASA SE&I documentationstandards and templates as outlined in the NASA Systems Engineering Handbook. Learn and perform the following tasks: Concept of Operations (ConOps) - Develop and maintain ConOps documentation System Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) - Assist in creating and updating SEMP Product Verification & Validation Documentation (PRVD) - Support PRVD development Verification & Validation Plan (V&V Plan) - Prepare and review V&V plans Human Systems Integration (HSI) Plan - Document HSI plans Ensure all SE&I templates are properly formatted, version-controlled, and compliant with NASA standards. Support configuration management and maintain document repositories. Assist in preparing documentation for design reviews, audits, and compliance assessments. NOTE: SkillBridge interns will not be eligible for any compensation during their internship, as they will continue to receive all military pay and benefits. Upon successful completion of this internship, you will be well prepared and encouraged to apply for open positions listed on our careers page.

Requirements

To have served at least 180 days in any of the U.S. Armed Forces
To be within 180 days of separation or retirement from any of the U.S. Armed Forces (you may start your application prior to the 180 days)
Must be on track to receive an Honorable Discharge
Must have taken any service TAPS/TGPS
Must have attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
Must have command approval to participate in the DoD SkillBridge program

Nice To Haves

Degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Familiarity with NASA SE Handbook and SE&I documentation practices.
Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Jama).
Strong technical writing and document control skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools (e.g., Confluence, SharePoint).
Excellent communication, organizational, and coordination skills.
Self-starter who can learn and apply new concepts quickly.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with NASA and commercial engineering teams to understand system architecture and documentation needs.
Develop proficiency in NASA SE&I documentationstandards and templates as outlined in the NASA Systems Engineering Handbook.
Learn and perform the following tasks: Concept of Operations (ConOps) - Develop and maintain ConOps documentation System Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) - Assist in creating and updating SEMP Product Verification & Validation Documentation (PRVD) - Support PRVD development Verification & Validation Plan (V&V Plan) - Prepare and review V&V plans Human Systems Integration (HSI) Plan - Document HSI plans
Ensure all SE&I templates are properly formatted, version-controlled, and compliant with NASA standards.
Support configuration management and maintain document repositories.
Assist in preparing documentation for design reviews, audits, and compliance assessments.