National Aeronautics and Space Administration Company has posted a job opening on their website. NASA wants to hire an intern to assist Mars-prototype drill developers in developing drill operating procedures, drill-control software, borehole and drilling system diagnosis and executive control. Supports a planned field test in June 2017.
The Drillbotics students should be ideal candidates. NASA is looking for “hands-on past experience or capability in drilling or robotics will be desirable and useful. This internship looks for a graduate-level student with interests in earth and planetary sciences, use of in-situ or natural resources on other planets, and mechanical and software engineering of drills and drilling equipment for other planets. A background in materials science, mechanical or petroleum engineering, software development and/or field exploration in remote environments are desirable.”
