Summer 2026 - Space Hardware Project Engineer intern

Amentum•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary role not to exceed 13 weeks. The Project Engineer intern will provide assistance in the design and test support in various aspects of development in support of the Johnson Space Center Engineering Directorate branch office in the power and propulsion division. The intern will support project teams with development of test procedures and verification and validation processes, perform testing and verification of flight hardware, maintain and ensure baseline test configurations and document any configuration changes, and assist in generating essential paperwork and documents for tasks assigned, such as Task Performance Sheets (TPS), Discrepancy Reports (DR), and Detailed Test Procedures (DTP), as needed. The role involves working in a collaborative, team environment and reporting to project managers for technical support, task assignment, and processes. Job functions will be performed based on pre-established guidelines or instructions. Other duties as required.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited university
Completed at least 45 credit hours
Minimum of 2.8 GPA
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation

Nice To Haves

Experience with the design, assembly, verification, testing, and operation of space hardware
Experience with NASA JSC Flight Hardware Life Cycle, Certification, and Engineering processes
Experience with procedure development
Co-op or Intern experience at JSC or other NASA agency
Familiarity with the Engineering Life Cycle process
Prior experience working and coordinating requirements with third party/outside Vendors
Familiarity with NASA Quality operational procedures and requirements

Responsibilities

Provide assistance in the design and test support in various aspects of development in support of the Johnson Space Center Engineering Directorate branch office in the power and propulsion division
Support project teams with development of test procedures and verification and validation processes
Perform testing and verification of flight hardware
Maintain and ensure baseline test configurations and document any configuration changes
Assist in generating essential paperwork and documents for tasks assigned, such as Task Performance Sheets (TPS), Discrepancy Reports (DR), and Detailed Test Procedures (DTP), as needed
Work in a collaborative, team environment and report to project managers for technical support, task assignment, and processes
Perform job functions based on pre-established guidelines or instructions
Perform other duties as required