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Updated 2 June 2026

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Student Trainee Interview

2 June 2026

Anonymous interview candidate

No offer

Positive experience

Easy interview

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I applied online. I interviewed at NASA (Huntsville, AL) in May 2026

Interview

I saw a job posting on Handshake and applied. I received an interview appointment within a month. I spent 2 days preparing for the interview. The interview was relatively easy; the main focus was on behavioral questions and getting to know you.

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Question 1

Tell me about a time you had to deal with juggling multiple priorities.

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Contract Specialist Interview

29 May 2026

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Positive experience

Average interview

Application

I interviewed at NASA

Interview

Sit in a panel, with 5 managers, ask general behavioral questions. Wait for about a month to receive the pathway internship offer. The process is conducted through Microsoft Teams. Experience technical difficulties, but they are good.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

Why do you want to work for NASA?

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Materials Intern Interview

10 May 2026

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Positive experience

Easy interview

Application

I interviewed at NASA

Interview

You apply through the portal on the NASA website. Once selected, it was just one phone call with your mentor describing the project and then you get the offer via email

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