OpenFieldNASA Marshall Space Flight Center Aerospace Engineering Cooperative Practicum
Prestigious engineering co-op placement embedding students at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, contributing to propulsion testing, payload systems, and structural mechanics.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Sophomore or junior standing in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering with minimum 3.0 GPA.
- English language proficiency
- U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required for NASA facility access.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not applicable for undergraduate cooperative education.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Technical resume and statement of interest in rocket propulsion, structures, or avionics systems.
- Recommendation letters
- Approval from AAMU College of Engineering Cooperative Education Director.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Paid co-op appointment: USD $22 to $28 per hour across full-time semester work rotations
- Application fee
- Standard co-op enrollment fee applies
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition charged during full-time co-op work rotation semesters
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- 15 February 2027 (Summer/Fall Co-op Placement)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Alabama A&M University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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