Pathways Announcements Open: August 14-21, 2024

• Required Start Date: January 13, 2025. The start date is firm.

How to Apply for a Pathways Internship:

Step 1: Do Your Research – Visit NASA Pathways Internships

• Click NASA Pathways Internship: Applicant Guide for information about eligibility requirements, writing your resume, completing the application assessment questionnaires, taking the online USA Hire assessments, avoiding common mistakes, hiring/application FAQs, and more.

Step 2: Prepare Your Application – Visit Create a USAJOBS Profile

• Click here for step-by-step instructions for creating a USAJOBS profile, building a resume, and setting notifications to receive alerts for open Pathways announcements.

Step 3: Apply to a Vacancy Announcement - Visit USAJOBS.gov

• Please note: Announcements will not appear on this link until they open on August 14, 2024.
• Be sure to apply to the vacancy that aligns with BOTH your academic major AND preferred NASA center.

Direct Links to JSC’s Pathways Announcements (Technical Position Titles/Academic Majors): Student Trainee (Aerospace Engineering)

• Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Astronautical Engineering

Student Trainee (Chemical Engineering)

• Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science

Student Trainee (Civil Engineering)

• Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

Student Trainee (Computer Engineering)

• Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering

Student Trainee (Electrical Engineering)

• Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Optical Sciences/Engineering

Student Trainee (Engineering Physics)

• Physics, Engineering Physics, Chemical Physics, Nuclear Engineering

Student Trainee (Human Factors Engineering)

• Biomedical Engineering, Human Factors Engineering, Microbiology

Student Trainee (Mathematics and Statistics)

• Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Statistics

Student Trainee (Mechanical Engineering)

• Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Mechatronics, Robotics Engineering

Student Trainee (Physical Sciences)

• Planetary Science, Space Science, Geology, Physics

Student Trainee (Engineering)

• PhD Targeted Academic Majors (All of the Above)

Direct Links to JSC’s Pathways Announcements (Business Position Titles/Academic Majors): Student Trainee (Accounting and Budget)

• Business Administration & Management, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration

Student Trainee (Business and Industry)

• Accounting, Business Administration & Management, Contract Management, Economics, Finance, Industrial Management, Logistics, Management & Quantitative Methods, Marketing, Organizational Management, Procurement, Supply Chain Management

Student Trainee (Human Resources)

• Business, Communications, Human Resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, Organizational Behavior, Sociology