OpenFieldNASA Kennedy Space Center Graduate Spaceport Engineering Internship
Competitive engineering co-op placement stationed directly at NASA Kennedy Space Center or nearby Space Coast contractors (Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Blue Origin).
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Current UCF graduate engineering student in good standing with 3.2+ GPA
- English language proficiency
- US Citizen or permanent resident required for federal spaceport access
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Federal background check clearance and technical resume
- Recommendation letters
- Faculty advisor recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- $26/hour for 16-week semester placement with housing stipend
- Application fee
- Zero fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Curricular credit toward UCF degree
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Central Florida documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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