Summer 2026 Intern – Model-Based Systems Engineering / Digital Systems Engineering

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!     

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Summer 2026 Intern – Model-Based Systems Engineering / Digital Systems Engineering to join the team!

We are seeking a motivated summer intern to support Model-Based Systems Engineering and Digital Systems Engineering activities for complex aerospace and spaceflight systems. This role will provide hands-on exposure to systems engineering practices, digital engineering tools, requirements development, architecture modeling, interface definition, verification planning, and system lifecycle support.

The intern will work with experienced systems engineers to help develop, organize, and maintain engineering products that support technical decision-making across multidisciplinary project teams. This is an opportunity to gain practical experience applying systems engineering principles to real-world NASA and aerospace projects.

This is a temporary role not to exceed 13 weeks.

The Summer 2026 Intern – Model-Based Systems Engineering / Digital Systems Engineering will support one or more of the following activities:

• Assist in the development and maintenance of MBSE models using tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler, MagicDraw, SysML, or similar modeling environments.

• Support requirements organization, traceability, and decomposition using tools such as Jama, DOORS Next, or equivalent requirements management systems.

• Help develop system architecture products, including functional decompositions, logical architectures, physical architectures, activity diagrams, state diagrams, sequence diagrams, and interface representations.

• Support digital thread activities by helping connect requirements, models, design products, verification evidence, and project documentation.

• Assist with data cleanup, model organization, naming conventions, documentation structure, and consistency checks across engineering artifacts.

• Participate in technical meetings, design reviews, model reviews, and systems engineering working sessions.

• Support preparation of engineering briefings, model snapshots, status summaries, and technical documentation.

• Help identify gaps, inconsistencies, or opportunities for improved traceability between requirements, interfaces, verification objectives, and system models.

• Learn and apply systems engineering standards, best practices, and lifecycle processes in support of spaceflight project execution.​

Requisition Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited university.
• Completed at least 45 credit hours.
• Minimum of 2.8 GPA.

• Currently pursuing a degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• Interest in systems engineering, digital engineering, MBSE, aerospace systems, or human spaceflight.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to organize technical information clearly.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint.​

Requisition Preferences: 

• Exposure to Model-Based Systems Engineering concepts, SysML, or digital engineering methods.

• Familiarity with Cameo Systems Modeler, MagicDraw, Rhapsody, Capella, or similar modeling tools.

• Familiarity with requirements management tools such as Jama, DOORS, DOORS Next, or Polarion.

• Coursework or project experience involving system architecture, requirements development, verification and validation, interfaces, controls, robotics, spacecraft, or complex engineered systems.

• Basic understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements, architecture, design, integration, verification, validation, and operations.

• Experience with scripting, data analysis, or automation using Python, MATLAB, VBA, or similar tools is a plus.

• Interest in NASA programs, spaceflight systems, lunar exploration, human-rated systems, or complex vehicle development.​

Why Join Our Team?

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In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

• Excellent personal and professional career growth
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
• Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

• 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.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

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.

Other Essential Functions

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

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