NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery. For more than 65 years, NASA has made the seemingly impossible, possible. At its 20 centers and facilities across the country and with U.S. commercial companies and international partners, NASA leads studying Earth science, including climate, our Sun, solar system, and the larger universe. We conduct cutting-edge research to advance technology and aeronautics. We operate the world’s leading space laboratory, the International Space Station, and will establish a sustainable and strong exploration presence on the Moon this decade through the Artemis campaign.

Main Website Link (www.nasa.gov)

Internship/Pathways Programs Link

Internship

NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) paid internships allow high school and college-level students to contribute to the agency’s mission to advance science, technology, aeronautics, and space exploration. 

OSTEM internships offer students an opportunity to gain practical work experience while working side-by-side with mentors who are research scientists, engineers, and individuals from many other professions. Internships may be full time or part time on a NASA center or facility.

Join our NASA team and gain valuable on-the-job experience, build your resume, and strengthen your career readiness. We offer three sessions annually, so visit our website often for opportunities.

Pathways Internships

The Experience

As a Pathways Intern, we invest in you on purpose—assigning you with challenging, meaningful work aligned with your academic or career interests, providing you with life-long learning and growth opportunities, and cultivating a supportive community that offers you a home away from home. 

Careers After Graduation

Throughout your Pathways Internship, you’re given the autonomy to define your own career trajectory at NASA. At the beginning of your internship, we will work with you to develop an “Individual Development Plan” that will help put your experience and path in your hands by defining assignments, training events, and learning opportunities that will help you achieve your career goals. 

As you get closer to graduation, we will evaluate your experience and consider you for full-time employment that would begin after you complete your degree. No additional job applications needed!

Types of Internships

We offer a variety of internship opportunities across a variety of disciplines within the following OPM occupational classifications. We post the specific disciplines and skillsets we hire for in the weeks prior to applications opening.

Engineering, Science, and Technology

• GS-899: Engineering
• GS-1399: Physical Sciences

Business

• GS-0099: Safety & Occupational Health
• GS-199: Social Sciences
• GS-299: Human Resources
• GS-399: Administration and Program Management & Analysis
• GS-599: Accounting & Budget
• GS-1099: Communication & Public Relations
• GS-1199: Procurement and Contracts
• GS-1599: Math & Statistics 
• GS-2299: Information Technology