Intern - ECLSS Technician

The ECLSS Technician Intern will work alongside a multidisciplinary team of engineers, chemists, and technicians supporting NASA missions with a strong emphasis on teamwork, safety, and hands-on learning. This position provides practical experience contributing to Environmental Control and Life Support Systems (ECLSS) for the International Space Station (ISS) and future human exploration missions.

The selected candidate will support the ES62/ECLSS team in day-to-day activities associated with maintaining, modifying, and operating development hardware, test equipment, test stands, and ground support systems. Working under the guidance of senior technicians, the intern will gain exposure to ECLSS, Advanced Exploration Systems (AES), and Life Support Systems (LSS) technologies. This internship is designed as a 3-month work opportunity.

The Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) offers an environment where interns can grow personally and professionally, supported by strong leadership, competitive compensation, and meaningful career development. Join our team supporting the Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation (ESSCA) contract—where your work contributes to systems that will influence space exploration for generations.

Qualifications

Candidates should be enrolled in an accredited college or university in engineering, a technical field, or a related discipline. Coursework or prior training in engineering or technical subjects is desired.

Technical/HandsOn Responsibilities and Skills (preferred or developed during internship):

• Basic understanding of thermal/fluid components, systems, and instrumentation  

• Introductory knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems 

• Ability to safely use a range of hand tools, ladders, portable elevated work platforms, and stairs 

• Interest or experience assembling or modifying laboratory or test equipment 

• Exposure to developing or following test procedures

• Willingness to work in confined or uneven spaces within ECLSS Development Branch simulators

• Ability to maintain required ECLSS Development Branch safety certifications

• Comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team to support testing activities for NASA programs

• Familiarity with testing equipment, instrumentation, or laboratory setups is beneficial but not required

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

Additional Requirements:

 
The selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, automobile liability insurance, and successfully complete a company defensive driving training course.

Essential Functions

Work Environment: 

Office and Lab environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (<5%).  Requires ability to work at a computer for long periods of time (100%).

Physical Requirements:

Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our facilities (10%).  

Equipment and Machines: 

Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).

Attendance: 

Normal workday 7:30-4:30, Monday thru Friday.  Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity, and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required. 

Other Essential Functions:

The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

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