Hiring Paths:
Post-Secondary Student
An appointment in the competitive service that provides students with opportunities to explore NASA careers and gain meaningful developmental work experience.
Eligibility
To be eligible for a Post-Secondary Student appointment, you must:
- Be a student enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an institution of higher education (as defined in 20 U.S.C. Sec 1001(a))
- Be pursuing a baccalaureate or graduate degree on at least part-time basis as determined by the academic institution
- Be able to complete at least 640 hours of work prior to completing your degree requirements
- Meet the minimum qualification standards specified on the vacancy announcement (Be sure to read each announcement in its entirety to understand specific qualification requirements.)
Open Positions
Information on open vacancies will be listed on this webpage as positions are identified.
Our next vacancy announcement will be open March 20-April 5th, 2024. Click here to view all of our current vacancies.
Post-Secondary Student Hiring Authority Points of Contact
- Ames Research Center
- Armstrong Flight Research Center
- Glenn Research Center
- Goddard Space Flight Center, Wallops Flight Facility, and The IV&V Facility
- Johnson Space Center & The White Sands Test Facility.
- Kennedy Space Center
- Langley Research Center
- Marshall Space Flight Center
- NASA Shared Services Center
- Stennis Space Center
Hiring Paths for Students
If you’re a current student or recent graduate, you may be eligible for federal internships and job opportunities through the Pathways and other student programs.
Learn More at USAJOBS.gov about Hiring Paths for Students
Astronaut Johnny Kim poses with NASA interns at the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory at NASA’s Johnson Space Center.
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