Job Description

AMA seeking a Materials Engineering Intern to support one of the following summer research projects.

• Investigate the structure of the carbon matrix and the carbon/fiber interface using microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction. Additionally, the internship may also involve mechanical testing of C/C and characterization of the pre-cursor materials used to manufacture C/C.

• Analyze data previously collected in testing to determine the conditions when a material undergoes oxidation.

This position is located at NASA Langley Research Center at Hampton, VA. In addition to completing the application on our website (www.ama-inc.com/careers) candidates selected for an interview will be required to provide 2 or more references.

Pay Range: $ 24.33 - $27.90, depending on education.

This internship will be 10 weeks, starting June 1, 2026.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare a report documenting the progress made during the internship.

• Present research to group at the end of the internship.

Requirements:

• Must be pursuing a degree in chemistry, physics, materials science, chemical engineering, or related field.

• Highly motivated and willing to rapidly learn and apply new laboratory techniques.

• The internship may also involve a significant amount of literature searching.

• Ability to function in a multidisciplinary team and inclination for out-of-the box thinking are musts.

• Experience with data collection and processing specific to ceramics will be an asset in developing robust characterization methods.

• Preferred - computer programming experience, preferably in the language R

Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident due to facility requirements.

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. AMA is a small business with a wide reach; headquartered in Hampton, VA, AMA has operations in Greenbelt, MD; Huntsville, AL; Dallas and Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Mountain View, CA; and Edwards Air Force Base, CA. With over 60 years of experience, AMA specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions. We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short/long term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

AMA is committed to the professional growth of every employee, understanding that the successes of our employees drive our success. We provide a work environment that is engaging, collaborative, and supportive. To learn more about our company, please visit our website at www.ama-inc.com/careers and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn

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