NASA, ME Major, Mechanical Engineering Support-Fall 2026/Spring

LZ Technology Inc • Houston, TX

2h • Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineering Support Intern provides engineering support services for activities related to the International Space Station (ISS), including management of station systems. The intern typically assists with the design, analysis, and testing of mechanical components and systems for the ISS. Working alongside engineers, the intern may create CAD models, perform stress analysis, develop prototypes, and support component testing. The position may offer opportunities to collaborate with senior engineers and other team members on projects involving mechanical systems such as landing gear, propulsion systems, or structural components.

The internship is part-time, with a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week, and is scheduled for Fall 2026 through Spring 2027. It is based at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, under the International Space Station contract and within the Systems Engineering department.

Requirements

• Course of study in Mechanical Engineering is desired.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to organize and manage tasks successfully.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Windows- or Linux-based MATLAB is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and support the management of interface control documents (ICDs), which record project interface information such as drawings, diagrams, tables, and text.
• Support management of on-orbit core software and ICDs, including integration and programmatic approval of ICD changes and document revisions.
• Assist with developing and maintaining payload interface requirements.
• Help process ICD updates by completing verification and reporting documents.
• Assist with design, analysis, and testing of mechanical components and systems for the ISS.
• Create CAD models, perform stress analysis, develop prototypes, and support component testing as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed