Summer 2026 - Systems Engineering Intern

Amentum•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary role not to exceed 12 weeks for a Summer 2026 intern in NASA JSC's Project Management and Systems Engineering (EX) Division. This division provides project management and systems engineering for many NASA projects including Artemis Human Landing System, Artemis VIPER science rover, Mars and Lunar mission studies, Mars habitat analog missions, Commercial Crew Program, and the International Space Station. Depending on the assigned project, the intern will perform systems engineering tasks such as supporting Lunar surface campaign modeling and analysis, integration and analysis for lunar architecture studies, developing early life cycle systems engineering products (concept of operations, feasibility analysis, identifying constraints and assumptions), conducting engineering analysis for mission concepts (spacecraft trajectories, consumables, constraints), participating in the development of concept mission design and/or analysis for future human spaceflight missions (Artemis lunar landings, Human Mars Missions), participating in the development of a Mars analog habitat, assisting in the development of engineering analysis tools for mission design concepts, performing and reviewing system level architecture trade studies and analyses, developing procedures for building and testing a lunar rover, developing plans and technology for dust contamination mitigation for lunar surface exploration, identifying risks and developing risk statements and responses, developing system requirements, working in a team environment reporting to a project lead or manager, preparing reports, interacting with other NASA and JETS teams and departments, and performing job functions based on pre-established guidelines or instructions.

Requirements

Currently enrolled at an accredited university.
Completed at least 45 credit hours.
Minimum of 2.8 GPA.
Understands DYREQT Framework
Multi-disciplinary design analysis and optimization
Must be student enrolled in an ABET accredited engineering or engineering technology degree program.
Self-motivated, team player and adaptability to a dynamic environment and the ability to complete all assignments as required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and will be expected to effectively interact with customers and management at all levels.
Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings.
Ability to visualize and work with complex mechanical/electrical systems and work with others in problem solving as part of a team.
Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office products.
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

Interest in human spaceflight.
Familiarity with systems engineering discipline and products such as requirements development and tracking, conops, trade studies, verification, and validation.
Familiarity with STK or Copernicus software tools.
Familiarity with engineering analysis software tools such as Matlab and/or programming tools such as Python.
Familiarity with test and measurement approaches common in university engineering labs (e.g. digital scales, inspection microscopes, multi-meters, etc.).
Aerospace or Mechanical engineering degree seeking student
Master's engineering degree seeking student.
Coursework in the following subjects: orbital dynamics, spacecraft or launch vehicle trajectories, spacecraft systems, spacecraft operations.
Experience with extra-curricular activities such as Cubesat, Rocket clubs, AIAA, etc.

Responsibilities

Support Lunar surface campaign modeling and analysis efforts
Support integration and analysis tasks for the lunar architecture studies
Develop early life cycle systems engineering products such as concept of operations, feasibility analysis, and identify major constraints and assumptions.
Conduct engineering analysis to determine feasibility of proposed mission concepts by analyzing spacecraft trajectories, tabulating consumables (e.g. power, water), and researching constraints (e.g. lighting).
Participate in the development of concept mission design and/or analysis for future human spaceflight missions such as Artemis lunar landings and/or Human Mars Missions.
Participate in the development of a Mars analog habitat that will allow NASA to study various elements of crew interaction during a simulated Human Mars Missions
Assist in the development of engineering analysis tools for evaluating mission design concepts for future human exploration of the Moon and Mars such as Artemis lunar landings and/or Human Mars Missions.
Perform and review system level architecture trade studies and analyses that will influence the overall system design and performance.
Develop procedures for building and testing a lunar rover to search for water ice on the moon's south pole.
Develop plans and technology for the mitigation, control, and management of dust contamination for lunar surface exploration.
Work with team members to identify risks, develop risk statements and responses.
Work with team members in the development of system requirements.
Work in a team environment, and report to project lead or project manager for technical support, task assignment, and processes.
Prepare reports as required.
Interact with other NASA and JETS teams and departments.
Perform job functions based on pre-established guidelines or instructions.