2027 Space Agency Summer Internship: Eng & Tech

National Reconnaissance Office; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) offers a 10-week Summer Internship for students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in Virginia. Interns work on mission-aligned projects under direct supervision, with regular feedback to support growth.

Throughout the summer, interns participate in professional development, training experiences, and security Q&A sessions. Applicants must be enrolled full-time, maintain a 3.0 GPA, provide transcripts, and be available near Chantilly, VA for

Qualifications

• Enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Undergraduates must have completed 24 credit hours.
• Submit unofficial transcript; official transcript upon acceptance.
• Available for interview and processing.
• Be near Chantilly, VA for the 10-week program (June–August).
• Pre-employment drug screening is required.

Responsibilities

• Complete a project aligned with mission need under direct supervision and receiving timely feedback.
• Participate in professional development and training throughout the summer.
• Engage in speaker series, Security Q&A sessions, and mission overviews.
• Support internship program goals and understand NRO operations.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Deductive reasoning

Education

Full-time student enrollment

Job description

The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) offers a 10-week Summer Internship for students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in Virginia. Interns work on mission-aligned projects under direct supervision, with regular feedback to support growth.

Throughout the summer, interns participate in professional development, training experiences, and security Q&A sessions. Applicants must be enrolled full-time, maintain a 3.0 GPA, provide transcripts, and be available near Chantilly, VA for