Thrust Vector Control Test Laboratory Electronics Technician Part-time Internship

Do you have a passion for space? While others may be putting people in space, we are putting people on the Moon and Mars and beyond.

Responsibilities:

The Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) offers a partnership in which you can grow personally and professionally within a framework of strong leadership, competitive compensation, and rewarding career paths. Come join our team on the Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation (ESSCA) contract whose work is destined to have a long-range effect on future generations!

The intern shall support the MSFC Space Systems Department in technical activities supporting the development of space systems structure, performing structural analysis for both flight and non-flight hardware.  This work is in support of existing programs at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC).

Job Description

The successful candidate will help our ER63/TVC Test Team in supporting the various workloads we do every day. Support will include:

• tasks to assist TVC Test Engineers and Senior Level Technicians with testing
• modifications and maintenance of test equipment
• setup/modification of data acquisition, including instrumentation and controls, and other support as required.

You will also get the opportunity to work alongside our engineers and senior level technicians, learn from them in the areas of Thrust Vector Control. This internship is intended to be for a work timeframe of 6 months.

Expectations included in the ASED Internship:

• You are expected to have a valid driver’s license, have access to an automobile, and be able to drive yourself to work locations.
  • NOTICE: As of May 7, your state-issued drivers’ license must be a Star License, since NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center is located on the Army’s Redstone Arsenal, a Federal installation.
• You will be expected to attend MSFC facility scheduled tours, Technical Fellow talks, luncheons, and training sessions in addition to your work.
• We highly encourage you to participate in activities outside of work with your fellow interns. These activities will be scheduled, with your input, by your social coordinators and will be beneficial in forming a cohesive group and lasting friendships.

Typically, the educational requirement is enrollment in an accredited college or trade school in Electrical Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent degree. Must have completed at least one semester, including one or more courses in Electrical Technology and one or more courses in Industrial, Measurement, Quality, or Manufacturing Safety topics. It is desired that the candidate is currently taking electronic or technical courses, or already has a technical degree or certificate.

Key Responsibilities & Opportunities:

•                Perform visual checks, shorts tests, and calibration set-up on electronic instruments.

•                Troubleshoot an electronic system to determine root causes and remedies for malfunctions.

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