Technician Apprentice Internship

About the role

The Test Facilities Operation, Maintenance and Engineering (TFOME) contract at the NASA Glenn Research Center provides engineering and technical services in the aeropropulsion and space propulsion and power test facilities. This short-term entry-level work program is designed for employment of graduating high school students who attend vocational trade schools and desire a technical career in the fields of mechanics, electronics, electrical, and manufacturing (machining & metal fabrication, instrumentation, and welding) in a research environment.

Responsibilities

• Train under mentors to gain entry-level exposure in an Aeronautics /Aerospace R&D environment.
• Candidates will gain exposure and work experiences by spending their time working on relevant projects, learning about the field, and developing technical skills that relate to the overall testing, operation, and maintenance of unique research test facilities located at the NASA Glenn Research Center.
• Training is trade specific and may include design, fabrication, assembly, testing, repair, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting of research and developmental test hardware associated with aeronautical, mechanical, manufacturing, electrical or electronic applications.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have completed or be enrolled in a vocational trade school program from an accredited institution in the fields of mechanics, electronics, electrical, building maintenance, and manufacturing (precision machining & metal fabrication, and welding).