About this opportunity
Internships are educational hands-on opportunities that provide unique NASA-related research and operational experiences for undergraduate and graduate students (age 16 and up). To learn more, visit https://intern.nasa.gov.
This project will explore where and how artificial intelligence could realistically help the IV&V Program work more effectively and efficiently in mission-critical environments. The effort has two primary focuses
AI Application Assessment: Identify tasks that are repetitive, data-heavy, or time-consuming (such as reviewing large documents, synthesizing analysis results, or finding relevant historical lessons learned) and assess whether AI could serve as a support tool for engineers.
Process Documentation Analysis: Leverage AI tools to systematically analyze NASA IV&V’s documented methods and procedures to identify coverage gaps, redundancies, and efficiency opportunities such as process consolidation, parallel execution workflows, and industry-standard tool integration.
Throughout both efforts, the focus will remain on augmenting—not replacing—human engineering judgment. The intern will develop practical, actionable recommendations that clearly articulate where AI could add value, where it should not be used, and what guardrails would be needed for responsible use.
Key deliverables include analysis reports, prioritized recommendations with supporting demonstrations, and implementation guidance. The project aims to drive meaningful efficiency gains in IV&V processes while providing the intern with hands-on experience applying AI to complex engineering systems.
Engagement Type: Internships
Eligible Applicant(s): Student
Academic Level: Undergraduate Freshman; Undergraduate Sophomore; Undergraduate Junior; Undergraduate Senior; Graduate Master’s; Graduate Doctoral
Activity Format: In-person
Citizenship: US Citizen Only
Location: Fairmont, West Virginia
Center: Katherine Johnson IV&V Facility
Preferred Major
Computer & Info Sci & Sup Svcs – Computer Programming/Programmer, General; Computer & Info Sci & Sup Svcs – Computer Science; Computer & Info Sci & Sup Svcs – Computer Software and Media Applications, Other; Computer & Info Sci & Sup Svcs – Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst; Computer & Info Sci & Sup Svcs – Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications; Computer & Info Sci & Sup Svcs – Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other; Computer & Info Sci & Sup Svcs – Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General; Computer & Info Sci & Sup Svcs – Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician; Computer & Info Sci & Sup Svcs – Information Science/Studies
Engagement Contact: nasa-internships@mail.nasa.gov
Session: Intern: Summer 2026
Compensation for 10 week period (June 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026)
Undergrad – $8,200
Graduate Students – $9,900
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