[sarex] CUBESAT INTERN OPPORTUNITY

[Kilroy, Patrick L. (GSFC-5680)]

> 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 at nasa.gov<mailto:Patrick.L.Kilroy at 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 at nasa.gov<mailto:Patrick.L.Kilroy at nasa.gov>