Robotics Intern

Amentum USA
Houston, US
On-site

Job Description

Support payload integration and testing for mobile robotics at NASA Johnson Space Center, focusing on sensor calibration and data fusion.

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

  • Perform calibration and testing of sensor payloads including stereo cameras, GPS, IMU, and environmental sensors on a mobile robotics platform
  • Combine data from various sensor streams to derive scientific insights about terrain and surroundings
  • Conduct small-scale field tests in and around NASA Johnson Space Center
  • Develop interfaces and visualizations to communicate real-time insights to operators

About You

The company is looking for:

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited university with at least 45 credit hours completed
  • Minimum GPA of 2.8
  • BS/MS/PhD student in an engineering field
  • Comfortable with assembly and testing of small electronic components
  • Preferred experience with robotics, rovers, instrument sensors, image analysis, photogrammetry, CAD analysis, and data fusion techniques
  • Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be required
  • Ability to complete a U.S. government background investigation

Compensation & Benefits

  • 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

Training & Development

  • Excellent personal and professional career growth opportunities
  • 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable

Career Progression

Opportunities to work with NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider and gain experience in deep space exploration projects.

How to Apply

Submit your application as per the instructions provided in the job posting. Management reserves the right to select candidates at any advertised level.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

Assembly and testing of small electronic componentsRoboticsRoversInstrument sensorsImage analysisPhotogrammetryCad analysisData fusion techniques

Employment Type

INTERN

Level

intern

Posted

4/25/2026

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