It’s never too early to get started. At NASA, you have the opportunity to work and explore careers while still in school. NASA offers several internship opportunities that provide unique NASA-related experiences while contributing to the operation of a NASA facility and the advancement of NASA's missions. The Pathways Program provides current students with paid work experience and recent graduates with a dynamic career development program at the beginning of their careers. Both offer the chance for permanent employment at the agency. NASA’s STEM Engagement Internship Program offers internship, fellowship and scholarship opportunities for high school, undergraduate and graduate students as well as educators. Learn more here and meet some of our interns from the STEM Engagement Internship Program!
Pathways Program
NASA Pathways Programs provide opportunities for students and recent graduates to be considered for federal employment through:
- NASA Pathways Intern Employment Program (IEP)
- NASA Pathways Recent Graduates Program (RGP)
- NASA Pathways Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program
Pathways Intern Employment Program
The NASA Pathways Intern Employment Program (IEP) is open to current students and individuals accepted for enrollment in qualifying educational programs. The IEP provides opportunities to work and explore careers while still in school. Intern appointments may be for indefinite periods without established ending dates or appointments with durations of up to one year. If you successfully complete a Pathways Intern appointment at NASA, you may be converted to permanent employment or term employment of up to six years.
Check out our NASA internships brochure here: internships_e-brochure.pdf
- Be a U.S. citizen;
- Be at least 16 years of age;
- Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment on at least a half-time basis;
- Be pursuing a degree or certificate;
- Currently have and maintain a 2.9 grade point average;
- Be able to complete at least 640 hours of work prior to completing your degree/certificate requirements; and
- Meet any other requirements described in the announcement (some IEP positions require you to be pursuing specific majors).
To Find Opportunities:
Federal agencies must post Intern opportunities on USAJOBS. You may go directly to USAJOBS to begin your search.
View current NASA intern jobs at Pathways Opportunities.
You may also create an account on USAJOBS and sign up to be automatically notified about vacancies meeting your interests.
Pathways Recent Graduate Program
The NASA Pathways Recent Graduate Program (RGP) provides individuals who have recently graduated from qualifying educational institutions with the opportunity to participate in a career development program at the beginning of their careers. As a Recent Graduate appointee, you will be placed in a dynamic, one-year career development program. If you successfully complete the program at NASA, you may be converted to permanent employment or term employment of up to six years.Eligibility:
To be eligible for NASA’s RGP, you must be a U.S. citizen and apply within two years of completing a degree or certificate at a qualifying educational institution. If you are a veteran and were unable to apply due to active military service, you are eligible for two years after release or discharge from active duty, up to six years after earning your degree or certificate.
To Find Opportunities:
Federal agencies must post Recent Graduate opportunities on USAJOBS. You may go directly to USAJOBS to begin your search. View current NASA Recent Graduate jobs here.
You may also create an account on USAJOBS and sign up to be automatically notified about vacancies meeting your interests.
Pathways Presidential Management Fellows Program
The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) program provides employment opportunities for individuals who have received a qualifying masters, doctorate or professional degree within the last two years. If you successfully complete the program at NASA, you may be converted to permanent employment or term employment of up to six years.PMF opportunities are announced once a year by the Office of Personnel Management and over 100 Federal government organizations participate. For more information, visit the PMF website at www.pmf.gov
STEM Engagement Internships: In addition, NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement offers internship, fellowship and scholarship opportunities for high school, undergraduate and graduate students as well as educators. Learn more here and meet some of our interns from the STEM Engagement Internship Program!
