NASA Pathways Intern
NASA Pathways Internships
Did you know NASA has two locations in California? Ames Research Center in Northern CA (Mountain View) and Armstrong Flight Research Center in Southern CA (Edwards).
Applicants may select up to four NASA locations when applying. Please be sure to select these California Centers to be considered at these locations. There are a variety of resources available for those who are interested in applying.
We encourage students to visit NASA Pathways Internships | NASA for detailed information on the NASA Pathways intern program and application process.
We strategically hire our Pathways Interns based on long-term potential and alignment with NASA’s future workforce needs. Specializing in multi-semester experiences, the Pathways Internship Program prepares you for a career at NASA and offers a direct pipeline to full-time employment at NASA upon graduation. In addition to the Pathways Internship Program, there are many other exciting types of internship opportunities at NASA—check out intern.nasa.gov or view the internship brochure below for more information!
If you have a passion for our mission and feel the calling to change the history of humanity, the Pathways Internship Program is a great way for you to launch your career with NASA!
Who We're Looking For
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 diverse backgrounds who demonstrate curiosity, team-orientation, excellence, a passion for exploration, agility, and resilience. Prior experience is not required.