Internship Python Developer Apprenticeship Jobs in Melbourne, FL

LOCATION: Cape Canaveral, FL

JOB STATUS: Internship

CLEARANCE: BI investigation

CERTIFICATION: N/A

TRAVEL: Limited; as needed

Must be US citizen

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Engineering Intern to support NASA's Electromagnetics Laboratory (EML) operations and process improvement efforts within an electromagnetic interference/compatibility (EMI/EMC) testing environment. This position provides hands-on exposure to engineering test workflows, laboratory practices, and technical documentation development.

The intern will support ongoing efforts to standardize lab processes by observing technician workflows, documenting recurring test setups, and developing structured checklists and procedural documentation. This role emphasizes the use of Python and LaTeX to organize, automate, and generate professional engineering documents.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, the intern will assist engineers and technicians in improving consistency, efficiency, and data quality across lab operations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS :

• Currently enrolled or recent graduate in an undergraduate program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline
• Basic experience with Python (e.g., scripting, data handling, or automation tasks)
• Interest in or familiarity with LaTeX for technical documentation
• Strong attention to detail and ability to organize technical information clearly
• Ability to follow structured processes and work in a laboratory or technical environment
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt in a hands-on setting
• Strong written communication and documentation skills
• Interest in RF systems, testing environments, or laboratory operations is a plus

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Shadow laboratory technicians during test setup and execution to observe and document workflows
• Capture equipment usage, setup sequence, verification steps, and common issues for recurring test configurations
• Develop standardized setup checklists and procedural documentation for lab use and training
• Organize checklist content into structured formats suitable for automation (e.g., CSV, JSON, or similar)
• Assist in developing Python scripts to process checklist data and generate formatted outputs
• Support the creation and maintenance of LaTeX templates for professional checklist and SOP documentation
• Assist with basic data organization, file management, and documentation updates related to lab activities
• Participate in validation and refinement of checklists through technician feedback and review
• Document workflows, observations, and updates to support knowledge transfer and continuous improvement

• Safety – LASSO enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.
• Quality – Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
• Procedure Compliance – Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to his/her job.
• Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.