CubeSat Simulator Intern Opportunity in Greenbelt, MD USA

The NASA Goddard Space Flight Center is offering an internship

position for the Spring, 2015 semester. Applications are being taken

on the NASA One Stop Shopping Initiative (OSSI) recruiting web site:

https://intern.nasa.gov/

Internship Title: CubeSat Simulator Upgrade Plus

The objective of this Opportunity is to allow a university level

student to rework, repair and improve a prototype "1-Unit" CubeSat

simulator/model on loan from AMSAT and then to share his or her

experiences as a result. The model used in this Opportunity is similar

to that described in The AMSAT Journal article "Education With a

Satellite Simulator: ETP CubeSat Simulator," by Mr. Mark Spencer,

ARRL Education and Technology Program Coordinator, Part 1 in the

the September/October 2009 issue and Part 2 in the November/

December 2009 issue.

Back copies are available at:

http://www.arrl.org/files/file/ETP/CubeSat/CubeSat-Pt1-SepOct09.pdf

http://www.arrl.org/files/file/ETP/CubeSat/CubeSat-Pt2-NovDec09.pdf

A course of study in engineering is required. Electrical/Electronics

Engineering (EE) or Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) for

university students in their junior class or higher. Experience in

hardware is also required. Open to U.S. citizens.

The immediate skills required of the intern are to be a well-rounded

individual, and to have an excellent knowledge of and experience with

Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office (especially in using

spreadsheets), electrical and electronic circuits (theory and practice),

microcontrollers, interfacing, and the use of basic laboratory

test equipment and procedures.

Familiarity with the CubeSat community is important.

A proficiency in either C++ or a similar language for microcontrollers

and the desire to learn a new one is necessary. A basic understanding

of data acquisition, signal processing, or control is required.

Hands-on experience in building something, repairing or upgrading

PCs or other electronic gear, or just getting stuff to work is required.

Mechanical and electrical construction skills will be used.

Experience in RF or wireless technology (anywhere between 3 and

2400 MHz) is very important. Holding or obtaining an Amateur Radio

license from the FCC and practical radio experience is a distinct

advantage.

A good attitude, an exceptional willingness to learn and to contribute

as a team player are essential qualities. Likewise, excellent

communicator skills (verbal, writing and definitely e-mail),

reliability, punctuality, having a self-starter work ethic and the

ability & desire to work independently for long periods are required.

You may ask questions regarding the tasks and skill requirements

with the mentor in advance (Mr. Pat Kilroy, Code 568,

Patrick.L.Kilroy@nasa.govmailto:Patrick.L.Kilroy@nasa.gov) and telephone interviews will be

available. The deadline to apply for the Spring 2015 semester

is this month November 9. Applications must be made via the

OSSI web.

Mr. Pat Kilroy Integration and Test (I&T) Lead NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Building 5, Mail Code 568 Greenbelt, Maryland 20771-5860 W: 301-286-1984 E: Patrick.L.Kilroy@nasa.govmailto:Patrick.L.Kilroy@nasa.gov