Student Hourly Assistant | Advanced Rocketry and Satellite Labs (12 Positions)

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The Roy G. Perry College of Engineering is seeking undergraduate student workers to support the Advanced Rocketry and Satellite Labs. Students will assist faculty staff and lab leadership with hands-on technical activities related to rocketry systems satellite systems lab operations testing documentation outreach and student training.

This position is designed for motivated engineering computer science and technology students who are interested in aerospace systems space technology electronics embedded systems manufacturing testing data analysis and applied engineering design.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the setup organization and maintenance of the Advanced Rocketry and Satellite Labs.
• Support rocket design assembly testing documentation and launch preparation activities.
• Assist with satellite and CubeSat-related projects including basic electronics sensors communications structures power systems and software support.
• Help maintain lab equipment tools parts inventory and safety documentation.
• Assist with fabrication 3D printing soldering wiring mechanical assembly and prototype development under supervision.
• Support data collection test procedures troubleshooting and technical documentation.
• Assist faculty staff graduate students and lab managers with research demonstrations workshops and training activities. Help prepare materials for student teams outreach events industry visits and K-12 STEM engagement activities.
• Follow all university safety procedures and complete required lab safety training before working in the lab. Maintain a clean professional and organized lab environment and perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Presently enrolled at Prairie View A&M University for at least nine (9) graduate or six (6) undergraduate semester credit hours during the term in which the work is to be done.
• Must be in good academic standing (SAP) as demonstrated through your college; minimum 2.0 GPA
• No prior experience necessary
• For work eligibility during a summer term a student must be enrolled for at least three (3) graduate or undergraduate semester credit hours during the term in which the work is to be done or preregistered at least six (6) undergraduate semester hours for the fall/spring terms.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Major in engineering computer science engineering technology physics mathematics or a closely related STEM field. Interest in aerospace engineering rocketry satellite systems robotics electronics embedded systems AI manufacturing or space systems.
• Experience with any of the following is preferred but not required: CAD 3D printing Arduino Raspberry Pi Python C/C MATLAB soldering circuit design sensors drones robotics mechanical tools or lab instrumentation.
• Prior involvement in senior design research student organizations competition teams or technical projects is a plus.

Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interest in hands-on engineering and space-related projects.
• Ability to document work clearly and accurately follow safety procedures and lab protocols.
• Demonstrate good communication and teamwork skills willingness to learn new tools software and technical processes.

Other Requirements:

• Students should submit a resume and a brief statement of interest describing their technical interests relevant experience and why they want to work in the Advanced Rocketry and Satellite Labs.

Job Posting Close Date:

• Until filled

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter attachment box.

• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Resume
• Detailed Class Schedule

Application Submission Guidelines:

The required documents listed in the above-Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at or should you need assistance with the online application process.

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed HigherEdJobs etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via thePVAMUcareer site.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.