100 NASA Internship Opportunities That Might Have Flown Under Your Radar!

Remember: Applications for summer 2025 are due by Friday, Feb. 28 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

We’ve rounded up a collection of 100 summer internships with NASA that might have flown under your radar. From teaching the next generation about the future of flight as an Aeronautics Educator Intern, to modernizing the Arc Jet Complex where NASA tests spacecraft heatshields, to supporting NASA’s James Webb and Hubble Space Telescopes in modeling atmospheres beyond our Solar System, NASA offers internships for a wide variety of interests. With less than a week left to apply for these summer 2025 NASA internships, make sure to get your applications in soon!

To get started:

  1. Head to stemgateway.nasa.gov and log in or create an account.
  2. Copy and paste the six-digit unique ID number for a role from the list below into the search bar.
  3. Review the specific details of the opportunity to see if you’d be a good fit.
  4. If interested, click the large “apply” button in the top right of the position listing.
  5. (You can apply to more than one opportunity!)

List of Opportunities:

Engagement Opening Unique ID Field of Study
Exploring multi-sensor data fusion for Earth science 021040 Engineering
Simulation of FiberForm material in high-enthalpy ground facilities with the Uni 021296 Physical Sciences
Integrating eViz into NU-WRF 021386 Computer Science
Engineering Cost Team Internship Summer 2025 020066 Engineering
Data analysis for the EXoplanet Climate Infrared TElescope (EXCITE) mission 020555 Computer Science
Modeling Aerosol Backscatter to Match Satellite Observations 021041 Computer Science
Software support for astrophysics archive 021103 Computer Science
One Dimensional Viscous Shock Solver 021323 Physical Sciences
Methods to relax stability requirements on the HWO telescope 021375 Engineering
Ceramic Property Characterization for Hypersonic Wind Tunnel Model Fabrication 021385 Physical Sciences
Shock tube-Plasmatron similarity based on optical emission spectroscopy data 021420 Physical Sciences
Science Highlights Coordinator/Editor 021424 Communications / Marketing
Electronic document management 021542 General
G-Invoicing System Program Analyst 021670 Finance / Accounting
GLOBE Air Quality Campaign Analysis for In-service Teachers 020338 Teaching / Education
Validation and Uncertainty of Micromechanics Composite Models 020912 Physical Sciences
Computational analysis of crack network formation in polymer matrix composites 021043 Engineering
Lava Rheology Experiments for Venusian Volcanism 021077 Physical Sciences
MISSE Characterizations 021271 Physical Sciences
Space Weather UnderGround Education Outreach Project 021334 Communications / Marketing
CRESST II – Development of data analysis software for gamma-ray missions 021404 Computer Science
Air Traffic Conflict and Contingency Management Investigation 021579 Engineering
Onsite/ Virtual: Improving Testing Capabilities for cFS/ROS/Fprime 021673 Computer Science
Digital Twinning Software Development for ISM Space Suit Parts 020599 Computer Science
Air Traffic Conflict and Contingency Management Investigation 021017 Engineering
AI Powered Center for Solar Eruptions (MIRO NJIT Applicants ONLY) 021068 Computer Science
Multi-Body, Immersed Boundary Layer CFD Analysis of Supersonic Flight Test 021194 Physical Sciences
Digital Engineering Using MBSE to Develop System Architecture Model 021273 Engineering
Mobile App for Visualization of Climate Observations 021283 Computer Science
Michoud Assembly Facility Video Production/Multimedia Specialist 021330 Communications / Marketing
Capacity Building Program Communications Support 021353 Communications / Marketing
Ecological Interpretation/Communication Training 021451 Communications / Marketing
Pneumatic Shock System – Methods and Development 019797 Engineering
SCaN Development of Monitor and Control Interfaces for Spacecraft Compatibility 020258 Engineering
SCaN Translation/Localization of Technical Documents 020742 Communications / Marketing
Analysis of High-Order Shock-Capturing Methods 020933 Engineering
Surface to Space: Bringing new data to ecosystem models 021045 Computer Science
Nondestructive Evaluation Research for Aerospace Applications 021136 Engineering
SBIR/STTR Summer Intern (MITTIC Students Only) 021176 Business
Miniaturized multispectral imager with quantum dots 021250 Engineering
Particle Tracking Surface Oil-Flow Visualization 021258 Engineering
Communication/Media Management 021265 Communications / Marketing
Attitude Control Systems Engineering Analyst 021316 Engineering
Electrified Aviation Transformer Design and Characterization 021325 Engineering
Onsite: Advance COM development for Nano-sat Re-entry Missions 021329 Engineering
AJM SE UG intern 021358 General
General Mission Analysis Tool Software Developer/Tester 021443 Computer Science
Crack Growth in Optical Materials 021669 Engineering
Improved Spatio-temporal Asset Catalog for NASA’s Common Metadata Repository 020791 Computer Science
Remote sensing closure 021071 Engineering
Cleanroom Processing and Operations 021074 Physical Sciences
Experimental and Modeling Investigation of Exoplanet Cloud Properties 021096 Physical Sciences
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) of Custom Propeller Design 021297 Engineering
NGS Educator Intern 021392 Teaching / Education
Spreadsheet Modification for Scramjets 021418 Computer Science
Office of Communications Intern – NASA Glenn (Cleveland, OH) 021419 Communications / Marketing
Space Mission Cyber Security Suite (SMaCS) Intern 021643 Computer Science
Towards Justified Confidence 019538 Engineering
Next-Gen OpNav 020813 Engineering
Structural optimization using advanced computational methods 020956 Engineering
X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS): The Basics 020998 Physical Sciences
Falling Snow Measurements in Southern New England 021091 Physical Sciences
Mars Analog Geochemical Analysis 021115 Physical Sciences
Design and Implementation of Interactive Applications 021206 Engineering
Development of Thermoradiative Cell 021255 Engineering
Occupational Health/ Industrial Hygiene 021276 Physical Sciences
STMD RMO 021285 Engineering
Detector Development for X-ray Astrophysics 021324 Physical Sciences
Mission Planning Algorithm Development 021352 Computer Science
Electronics and Sensors for Harsh Environments 021379 Engineering
Machine Learning for Localization 021383 Engineering
NASA Aeronautics Educator Internship 021434 Teaching / Education
Category Theory Applications to Advanced Air Mobility Architecture Models 021620 Engineering
SmallSat Web Design 021655 Communications / Marketing
CFD Modeling of Boundary Layer Transition 021100 Engineering
CRESST II – Mirror Fabrication Development for NASA’s NGXO 021138 Engineering
CRESST II – High-energy gamma-ray polarimetry with AMEGO-X 021257 Engineering
Space Science Public Lands Engagement 021359 Communications / Marketing
Software Tool Developer 021388 Computer Science
Additive Manufacturing of Lunar Regolith Simulant 021680 Engineering
Modification and Characterization of Hexagonal Boron Nitride 019712 Engineering
Radiated EMI model of sub-megawatt electric powertrains 020797 Engineering
Molecular Dynamics Simulations Thermoplastics at Cryogenic Temperatures 020908 Physical Sciences
Multiscale Modeling and Testing of Semi-crystalline Thermoplastic Composites 020909 Engineering
Onsite: Advancing Numerical Methods for Cartesian Cut-Cell Solvers 020911 Engineering
Code development for the  remote sensing of snow properties 020930 Computer Science
ESDIS Metrics and Communications 021050 Communications / Marketing
Control and Monitoring of Thermal Energy Conversion Systems 021183 Engineering
Roman WFI Test Analysis Internship 021228 Engineering
Miniaturized instruments enabled by nanomaterials for space missions 021249 Engineering
Astrophysics of black hole binaries 021252 Physical Sciences
Multidisciplinary Optimization for Hypersonics 021268 Physical Sciences
WSTF SMA Engineering Internship 021303 Engineering
Data mining and analysis for the GLOBE Program 021310 Computer Science
Sharepoint Web Development IT Intern 021349 Computer Science
Battery Testing Intern 021422 Engineering
Effects of Gravity on Creeping Salts and Salt Mixtures:  Summer 2025 021469 Physical Sciences
Power Platform Developer 021476 Computer Science
Digital Twin of a Vibration Test Lab 021504 Computer Science
Goddard Mission Services Evolution Center (GMSEC) Software Development Intern 021660 Computer Science

55 NASA Engineering Internships to Apply to This National Engineers Week

It’s National Engineers Week! At NASA, we’re always seeking new talent to join us as engineers. Engineers solve problems and make great ideas become reality.

To help launch your career in engineering, we’ve assembled this list of current NASA internship openings that are recruiting engineers! Remember, these summer 2025 internships close Friday, Feb. 28.

To get started:

  1. Head to stemgateway.nasa.gov and log in or create an account.
  2. Copy and paste the six-digit unique ID number for a role from the list below into the search bar.
  3. Review the specific details of the opportunity to see if you’d be a good fit.
  4. If interested, click the large “apply” button in the top right of the position listing.
  5. (You can apply to more than one opportunity!)
AJM SE UG intern 021358
Methods to relax stability requirements on the HWO telescope 021375
Miniaturized multispectral imager with quantum dots 021250
Shock tube-Plasmatron similarity based on optical emission spectroscopy data 021420
Simulation of FiberForm material in high-enthalpy ground facilities with the Uni 021296
Attitude Control Systems Engineering Analyst 021316
Battery Testing Intern 021422
CRESST II – Mirror Fabrication Development for NASA’s NGXO 021138
Development of Next Generation X-ray Optics for Astrophysics 021360
Digital Engineering Using MBSE to Develop System Architecture Model 021273
Engineering Cost Team Internship Summer 2025 020066
Multi-Body, Immersed Boundary Layer CFD Analysis of Supersonic Flight Test 021194
Computational analysis of crack network formation in polymer matrix composites 021043
Electronics and Sensors for Harsh Environments 021379
Miniaturized instruments enabled by nanomaterials for space missions 021249
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) of Custom Propeller Design 021297
Development of Thermoradiative Cell 021255
Electrified Aviation Transformer Design and Characterization 021325
Onsite: Advance COM development for Nano-sat Re-entry Missions 021329
Solar Cell Performance Measurement and Characterization 021400
WSTF SMA Engineering Internship 021303
AI Analysis for RST WFI Engineering Data 021341
Analysis of High-Order Shock-Capturing Methods 020933
CFD Modeling of Boundary Layer Transition 021100
Cleanroom Processing and Operations 021074
Control and Monitoring of Thermal Energy Conversion Systems 021183
Next-Gen OpNav 020813
Pneumatic Shock System – Methods and Development 019797
SCaN Development of Monitor and Control Interfaces for Spacecraft Compatibility 020258
Structural optimization using advanced computational methods 020956
AI/ML Research Opportunity in Space Systems Quality Engineering 020893
Advanced Deployment Mechanisms for Deployable Space Trusses 021554
Autonomous Aircraft Operations 021580
Fission Surface Power: Thermal Energy Management 021365
Habitable Worlds Observatory Attitude Control System (ACS) 021061
Habitable Worlds Observatory Optical Engineering and Analysis 021056
Loads and Dynamics Analysis and Test Support 021272
Characterization of high strain composite materials and structures 021457
Evaluating Clustered Electric Propulsion Thruster Operation 021406
Fiber Simulations in Woven Composites 021397
Habitable Worlds Observatory Thermal Engineering and Analysis 021058
Polymeric Nanocomposites for Thermal Management 020868
RDE injection modeling 021279
Radiated EMI model of sub-megawatt electric powertrains 020797
Sounding Rocket GNC Intern 020809
Towards Justified Confidence 019538
CLPS- Astrobotic 021555
Digital Twin of a Vibration Test Lab 021504
Electron Density and Ionospheric Conductivity 021179
FUV bandpass filter Development for HWO 021166
Fission Surface Power: Systems Engineering 021362
Design & Development of Molecular-based Laser Diagnostics 020966
Formal Verification for Novel HMT Paradigms 021448
HIGH-TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES 021436
High Pressure Combustion Research 021274

Additional Resources:

Not sure which engineering fields you’d be interested in? Check out our feature breaking down What Type of Engineering is Right for You. Plus, check out NASA STEM for resources fit for all ages to help prepare you for a career in the STEM workforce.