Mechanical Engineering Intern

Job Summary

AMA is currently accepting applications for an Aerospace, Mechanical, Engineering Intern to assist in the development of a lunar deployment mechanism for the Lunar Surface Launch (TSL) mission. The Summer Intern will work in the Mechanical Systems Branch at NASA Langley Research Center and will contribute to flight hardware and ground support equipment for the lunar mission. The internship begins June1,2026 and concludes August7,2026.

Pay range: $23.10 – $27.69 per hour

Location:

NASA Langley Research Facility, Hampton, Virginia
Due to ITAR restrictions, only US citizens or permanent US residents are eligible.

• Contribute to CAD modeling, system integration, mechanical design trades, and potentially software analysis and development activities for TSL flight systems.
• Review the current TSL mechanical architecture (lidar head, processor, power distribution, chassis elements, cable interfaces, mounting points).
• Develop CAD models (Solid Works, Creo, or NX) of the TSL assembly as currently configured.
• Perform integration trades for mounting TSL onto a drone used for flight testing (small UAV or mid-size platform).
• Generate conceptual and detailed 3‑D models of mounting brackets, adapters, vibration isolation components, and cable routing accommodations.
• Evaluate geometric constraints, center of gravity impacts, mechanical loading, and thermal/environmental considerations.
• Iterate designs based on feedback from the TSL engineering team (mechanical, electrical, AIT, flight test).
• Produce engineering drawings and configuration‑controlled CAD packages suitable for internal design reviews.
• Develop reports, presentations, and other documentation with clear comments and guidance.
• Attend meetings, teleconferences, and workshops as needed.
• If schedule permits, support analysis or testing tasks related to Orion flight software components, assist with scripting, test case generation, or toolchain support (Python, MATLAB, or C/C++), and contribute to issue tracking, documentation updates, or software performance verification activities.

• First or second year undergraduate student in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related Engineering.
• Understanding of Computer Aided Design (CAD) and experience using PTC Creo or similar tools to create models and drawings.
• Foundational understanding of statics and design for rapid prototyping manufacturing.
• Programming experience in Python, Julia, C/C++, or similar language.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate design choices and present clear assembly instructions.
• Presentation skills, including creating and sharing PowerPoint presentations.
• Must be able to work on site at NASA Langley Research Facility.
• US citizenship or permanent US residency required.

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