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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Pathways Internship

NASA Johnson Space Center
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We’re looking for students who are captivated with our Vision, Mission, and Core Values and embody characteristics integral to NASA’s success. Top candidates are well-rounded students from a variety of backgrounds who demonstrate curiosity, team-orientation, excellence, a passion for exploration, agility, and resilience. Prior experience is not required! During the hiring process, we assess the following 7 non-technical competencies: Attention to Detail, Flexibility, Interpersonal Skills, Learning, Problem Solving, Self-Management (Achievement), and Technology Application.

Application Window:  9/21 - 9/25 Only!

Types of Internships

We offer a variety of internship opportunities across a variety of disciplines within the following OPM occupational classifications. We post the specific disciplines and skillsets we hire for in the weeks prior to applications opening.

When applying, you’ll be able to select up to two center locations. Only select centers that are hiring for that position. If you pick a location that is not listed for the position you are interested in, your application will not be reviewed by that hiring center.

Direct Links to NASA's Pathways Announcements (Technical Position Titles/Academic Majors):

  • Aerospace Engineering | 899
    • Required majors: Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Astronautical Engineering
    • Locations: Armstrong Flight Research Center (Edwards AFB, CA), Ames Research Center (Moffett Field, CA), Glenn Research Center (Cleveland, OH), Goddard Space Flight Center (Greenbelt, MD), Johnson Space Center (Houston, TX), White Sands Test Facility (Las Cruces, NM), Kennedy Space Center (Kennedy Space Center, FL), Langley Research Center (Hampton, VA), Marshall Space Flight Center (Huntsville, AL), Stennis Space Center (Stennis Space Center, MS)
  • Chemical and Materials Engineering | 899
    • Required majors: Required majors are Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Welding Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, Molecular Engineering, Polymer Engineering
    • Locations: Ames Research Center (Moffett Field, CA), Glenn Research Center (Cleveland, OH), Goddard Space Flight Center (Greenbelt, MD), Johnson Space Center (Houston, TX), Kennedy Space Center (Kennedy Space Center, FL), Langley Research Center (Hampton, VA), Marshall Space Flight Center (Huntsville, AL)
    • Apply Here: usajobs.gov/job/885167100
  • Civil and Industrial Systems Engineering | 899
    • Required majors: Required majors are Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, Systems Engineering, Structural Engineering, Space Systems
    • Locations: Ames Research Center (Moffett Field, CA), Johnson Space Center (Houston, TX), Kennedy Space Center (Kennedy Space Center, FL), Langley Research Center (Hampton, VA), Marshall Space Flight Center (Huntsville, AL)
    • Apply Here: usajobs.gov/job/885167100
  • Computer Engineering | 899
    • Required majors: Required majors are Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computational Science and Engineering, Mathematics
    • Locations: Armstrong Flight Research Center (Edwards AFB, CA), Ames Research Center (Moffett Field, CA), Glenn Research Center (Cleveland, OH), Goddard Space Flight Center (Greenbelt, MD), Johnson Space Center (Houston, TX), Kennedy Space Center (Kennedy Space Center, FL), Langley Research Center (Hampton, VA), Marshall Space Flight Center (Huntsville, AL), Stennis Space Center (Stennis Space Center, MS)
    • Apply Here: usajobs.gov/job/885167100
  • Electrical Engineering | 899
    • Required majors: Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering
    • Locations: Armstrong Flight Research Center (Edwards AFB, CA), Ames Research Center (Moffett Field, CA), Glenn Research Center (Cleveland, OH), Goddard Space Flight Center (Greenbelt, MD), Johnson Space Center (Houston, TX), White Sands Test Facility (Las Cruces, NM), Kennedy Space Center (Kennedy Space Center, FL), Langley Research Center (Hampton, VA), Marshall Space Flight Center (Huntsville, AL), Stennis Space Center (Stennis Space Center, MS)
    • Apply Here: usajobs.gov/job/885167100
  • Mechanical Engineering | 899
    • Required majors: Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Robotics Engineering, Mechatronics
    • Locations: Armstrong Flight Research Center (Edwards AFB, CA), Ames Research Center (Moffett Field, CA), Glenn Research Center (Cleveland, OH), Goddard Space Flight Center (Greenbelt, MD), Johnson Space Center (Houston, TX), White Sands Test Facility (Las Cruces, NM), Kennedy Space Center (Kennedy Space Center, FL), Langley Research Center (Hampton, VA), Marshall Space Flight Center (Huntsville, AL), Stennis Space Center (Stennis Space Center, MS)
    • Apply Here: usajobs.gov/job/885167100
  • Human Factors Engineering | 899
  • Fire Protection Engineering | 899
    • Required majors: Fire Protection Engineering
    • Locations: Ames Research Center (Moffett Field, CA), Kennedy Space Center (Kennedy Space Center, FL)
    • Apply Here: usajobs.gov/job/885167100
  • Engineering (Research) | 899
    • Required majors at the doctorate level: Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computational Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Mechatronics, Robotics, Physics, Engineering Physics, Math, Planetary Science, Astronomy, Astronautical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Optomechanical Engineering, Quantum Information Science & Engineering, Optics and Photonics, Imaging Science, Welding Engineering, Robotics Engineering
    • Locations: Glenn Research Center (Cleveland, OH), Johnson Space Center (Houston, TX), Langley Research Center (Hampton, VA)
    • Apply here: usajobs.gov/job/885164200

Engineering Tech

  • Engineering Technician | 899
    • Preferred majors: Aerospace Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Robotics Engineering Technology
    • Locations: Kennedy Space Center (Kennedy Space Center, FL), Langley Research Center (Hampton, VA)
    • Apply here: usajobs.gov/job/885165700

Occupational Safety & Health

  • General | 0099
    • Preferred majors: Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Safety, Safety Science, Safety Management, Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology, Engineering Technology – Occupational Safety and Health, Technical Management – Occupational Safety and Health, Safety and Occupational Health Applied Sciences
      • In addition, the following major is required for Kennedy Space Center applicants only:Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, Ecology, Biology, Marine Biology, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Natural Sciences, Earth Science
    • Locations: Ames Research Center (Moffett Field, CA), Goddard Space Flight Center (Greenbelt, MD), Johnson Space Center (Houston, TX), Kennedy Space Center (Kennedy Space Center, FL) 
    • Apply here: usajobs.gov/job/885168000

Industrial Hygiene

  • Industrial Hygiene | 0699
    • Required majors: Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, Industrial Safety, Safety Science, Safety Management, Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology, Technical Management – Occupational Safety and Health, Safety and Occupational Health Applied Sciences
    • Locations: Ames Research Center (Moffett Field, CA), Johnson Space Center (Houston, TX), Kennedy Space Center (Kennedy Space Center, FL) 
    • Apply here: usajobs.gov/job/885166200

Physical Sciences

  • Physical Sciences | 1399
    • Required majors: Astronomy, Astrophysics, Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Science, Geology, Earth Sciences/Planetary Science, Environmental Science, Space Science, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Biochemistry, Meteorology, Optical Engineering, Optical Science/Sciences
    • Locations: Ames Research Center (Moffett Field, CA), Johnson Space Center (Houston, TX), Goddard Space Flight Center (Greenbelt, MD), Kennedy Space Center (Kennedy Space Center, FL), Langley Research Center (Hampton, VA)
    • Apply here: usajobs.gov/job/885165300

All Pathways Interns must meet the following eligibility requirements: 

  • Be a U.S. citizen;
  • Be at least 16 years of age;
  • Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment on at least a half-time basis in an accredited educational institution and maintain enrollment at least half time as defined by the institution;
  • Be pursuing a degree or certificate;
  • Currently have and maintain a cumulative 2.9 grade point average on a 4.0 scale;
  • Be able to complete at least 480 hours of work prior to completing your degree/certificate requirements.
  • Required to sign a Pathways Participant Agreement.
  • Required to undergo a pre-employment background investigation
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
  • Vacancies also require that applicants be available to begin work between a predetermined timeframe, typically the subsequent two semesters following the closing date of the vacancy for which you applied.

Visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/pathways/pathways-opportunities/ for more information.