Materials Testing Intern – Spring 2026
About The Position
AMA is seeking motivated and detail-oriented Materials Testing Interns to support the Research, Science, and Engineering Services (RSES) contract during Spring 2026 with the start date of December 22, 2026. This internship will be 10-weeks long. As an intern, you will help evaluate and characterize candidate material systems for advanced aerospace applications. This internship can be on-site at NASA Langley Research Center or remote within the U.S. About the Project: Future long-duration missions to the lunar surface require materials capable of withstanding an extremely harsh environment. One of the greatest challenges is lunar dust, which is highly abrasive, jagged, and prone to embedding into mechanical components. These characteristics can cause significant wear and potentially lead to premature component failure. This project focuses on investigating the wear resistance, dust adhesion behavior, and other key properties of candidate materials—both coatings and bulk materials—intended for use in lunar exploration systems. Pay for this position is $24.33 - $27.90, depending on education and location.
Requirements
- Must be pursuing a degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- U.S. Citizenship or permanent residence required.
- Self-motivated, hardworking, and able to work effectively both independently and in a team environment
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn in a research-oriented environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with MATLAB or LabVIEW is a plus.
- Comfortable working with chemicals and in a chemistry laboratory environment.
- Experience with ceramic processing, microscopy, mechanical testing, or other hands-on lab techniques is highly beneficial.
Responsibilities
- Assist in laboratory testing of materials and coatings.
- Conduct characterization of wear, abrasion, and dust adhesion properties.
- Support data collection, documentation, and analysis.
- Perform hands-on work with experimental setups, instruments, and test equipment.
- Collaborate with engineers and researchers to evaluate material performance.
Benefits
- We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short/long term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- AMA is committed to the professional growth of every employee, understanding that the successes of our employees drive our success. We provide a work environment that is engaging, collaborative, and supportive.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
