DoD Engineering Skillbridge Intern

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the universe's origins, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. Bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable space exploration while benefiting people here on Earth.

We are excited about what we do and need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. This is an opportunity for a DoD Engineering Skillbridge Intern to join our team onsite at NASA in Houston, working with a dynamic team to create the cybersecurity software and systems engineering backbone for the Gateway program.

This is a temporary role not to exceed 6 months through the Department of Defense (DoD) SkillBridge Program.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with NASA engineers, contractors, and internal technical teams across multiple disciplines.
• Work within an integrated team environment and provide status on progress, challenges, and required support.
• Maintain a professional and responsive relationship with NASA customers and partner organizations.
• Assist management with planning, coordinating, and assigning work tasks.
• Support concept development and early architecture definition for human spaceflight systems.
• Assist with system-level trade studies and risk assessments.
• Perform other duties as required in support of NASA human spaceflight missions.

Requirements

• To have served at least 180 days in any of the U.S. Armed Forces.
• To be within 180 days of separation or retirement from any of the U.S. Armed Forces (you may start your application prior to the 180 days).
• Must be on track to receive an Honorable Discharge.
• Must have taken any service TAPS/TGPS.
• Must have attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months.
• Must have command approval to participate in the DoD SkillBridge program.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Skills

• Leadership experience.
• Self-motivated team player, adaptable to a dynamic environment, able to complete assignments as required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service attitude with effective coordination and negotiation skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate across a wide range of technical disciplines, vendors/contractors, customers, and leadership.
• Experience preparing written documentation, presentations, and verbally presenting in meetings.
• Experience organizing and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines with limited supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

Benefits

• Excellent personal and professional career growth.
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable.
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch).
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching).
• Educational reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax-saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.

NOTE: SkillBridge Fellowship will not be eligible for any compensation during their internship, as they will continue to receive all military pay and benefits. Upon successful completion of this internship, you will be well prepared and encouraged to apply for open positions listed on our careers page.

Work Environment

• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).
• Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).
• Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.