About this role
The Thermal Design Branch is seeking an intern to support development projects and spaceflight programs in thermal protection systems (TPS). Development projects are focused on the design, manufacturing, and testing of novel ceramic TPS materials. Programs to be supported may include Orion, Commercial Crew, and the Human Landing System. Tasks may include laboratory synthesis, materials characterization, data analysis, CAD design, machining and fabrication, and TPS thermal response modeling. The intern will be expected to work onsite full-time (40 h / week) during center core hours (between 8 and 5 pm).
Applicants should have familiarity with one or more of the following: materials, thermal protection systems, thermal response modeling, high temperature testing, high enthalpy testing, laboratory synthesis, materials characterization, CAD, 3D printing, machining, and fabrication.
**Eligible Applicants:** Student
**Academic Level:** Undergraduate Freshman, Undergraduate Sophomore, Undergraduate Junior, Undergraduate Senior, Graduate Master's, Graduate Doctoral
**Activity Type:** In-person
**Citizenship:** US Citizen Only
**Type:** Internships