I am Simon Hart and I am interning with the Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) team at NASA’s Launch Services Program (LSP). In Spring 2025, I graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and am planning on returning in the Fall for my Master’s in Electrical Engineering through the pathways program. This is my second internship, and I came in with the goal of gaining experience in an aerospace engineering environment.

This internship has been invaluable to my growth as an engineer. I have had the opportunity to work with and consult many professionals who have all been helpful, supportive, and very knowledgeable on a wide range of topics. I was able to contribute to the EGSE team by developing on-console display pages that will be used during commercial launch provider launches. I was able to verify specific safety configurations during a transition to a new type of automating computational module for the Crew-11 launch being used on the launchpad. I also created a database for all the electric heaters that are used at multiple pads and will provide a useful reference when the team needs to dive into details on specific heaters. I was provided the opportunity to sit on-console for the Crew-11 launch, go on a handful of exciting tours, attend various weekly meetings, and provide meaningful contributions that the EGSE team will use for years to come. I had an amazing experience at this internship and am very appreciative of this opportunity to intern for a.i solutions!