Student Mechanical Engineer Assistant
Student Mechanical Engineer Assistant
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Job ID: 3712
The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking an undergrad student in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering to work with professional Mechanical Engineers and Scientists to design analyze manufacture assemble and test hardware programs in the Civil Space (CVS) division.
The duration of employment is expected to begin as soon as possible and may continue until graduation assuming adequate performance and sufficient funding.
Major Responsibilities:
- Assists with the design analysis fabrication and assembly of prototype engineering units flightlike and ground support equipment (GSE) hardware
- Reports and presents work results
- Assists with the testing of related hardware
- Assists with creating drawings and travelers parts tracking and kitting
- Creates test procedures and reports
Required Qualifications:
- Must be a USU student pursuing a mechanical engineering or closely related degree
- Must have at least one year of school remaining
- Student employees will work 20 hours per week during the school year and up to 40 hours per week when school is not in session
- Students will be required to work graveyard shifts and weekends when certain testing requires it
- Must have successfully completed an engineering CAD course with a B grade or better
- Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision once trained
- Ability to work closely in a team with students and professionals
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues
- Ability to take ownership for tasks and take responsibility for outcomes
- Ability to make and maintain accountability to a work schedule
- Selfmotivated dependable detail oriented
- Must be a U.S. Citizen lawful permanent resident of the U.S. or other U.S. person
- Hands on experience with basic tools
Preferred Qualifications:
- Any machine shop or fabrication experience
- Experience and interest in drafting metallic parts and assemblies for fabrication
- Long term interest in solid mechanics and precision structures
- Long term interest in thermal (radiative & conductive) analysis
- Long term interest in precision design and fabrication
SDL supports a variety of missions including NASAs vision to reveal the unknown for the benefit of humankind and the Department of Defenses aim to protect our nation on the ground in the air and in space. Our sensors satellites software systems and science and engineering play an essential role in some important missions youve heard of and others that you havent. Join our team in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.
Student Scholar Program:SDL provides unique opportunities for student employees such as handson experience and our Student Scholar program. The Student Scholar program provides SDL student employees with opportunities to expand their knowledge extend their work experience and engage with the community.
At SDL we take pride in and highly value our employees. SDL offers competitive compensation and wonderful benefits for student employees including:
- Schedule flexibility to accommodate class attendance
- Mentorship opportunities and applicable handson experience
- Access to free public transportation directly to USU campus (both the CVTD and Aggie Shuttle provide access to SDL)
- Scholarship opportunities
- Professional development opportunities
At SDL we uphold a culture of respect collaboration empowerment and accountability. We listen with open minds seek to understand diverse perspectives and engage in thoughtful dialogue. We work together by sharing knowledge involving others and offering support. We trust and empower our team members to take ownership act with integrity and be accountable. Above all we deliver on our commitments to each other and to our mission partners.
For questions assistance or accommodation with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program please contact
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Part-Time
