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AFIT Summer Research Internship - CubeSat Design, Build, and Test

The Center for Space Research and Assurance (CSRA) at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), located on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, executes cutting-edge space technology development, science, and space experiments in collaboration with other US government organizations. Our goal is to meet the challenges of tomorrow by developing the technical space cadre through world-class research and immersive hands-on graduate education. For more information, visit us at https://www.afit.edu/CSRA/.
Under the guidance of a mentor, the participant will support AFIT faculty and staff in advancing the process of designing, building, and testing CubeSats. The CubeSat project supports AFIT's education and research mission and provides excellent hands on experience for our students, staff, and interns. The interns' research will directly support one of CSRA's teams (either software, mechanical engineering, or electronics). Interns will interact with researchers across all disciplines to advance development of CSRA's spaceflight experiments.
Appointment Length
An ORISE appointment period can be a short-term (less than 2 weeks), summer (10-12 weeks), or yearlong appointment. Faculty appointments are generally for 10-12 weeks during the summer, but appointments during the academic year are also available. Appointments may be extended depending on funding availability, project assignment, program rules, and availability of the participant.
Participant Benefits
Participants will receive a stipend to be determined by USAFIT. Stipends are typically based on the participant’s academic standing, discipline, experience, and research facility location. Other benefits may include the following:
  • Health Insurance Supplement. Participants are eligible to purchase health insurance through ORISE.
  • Relocation Allowance
  • Training and Travel Allowance
Nature of Appointment
The participant will not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DOD, or any other office or agency. Instead, the participant will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE appointment letter and Terms of Appointment.