CAD Model Design Intern

Analytical Mechanics Associates; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) seeks a part-time CAD Model Design Intern to support the Flight Dynamics Research Facility at NASA Langley Research Center. You will develop CAD models (.igs, .stp) and native CAD files for oscillation configurations and rapid prototype fabrication, with a movable center of gravity.

Ideal candidates are undergraduate or graduate students in mechanical or aerospace engineering with at least two CAD courses or two years of CAD experience, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate student in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• Minimum of two years' CAD modeling experience or two CAD courses.
• Experience with .igs or .stp files and native CAD formats.

Responsibilities

• Develop CAD models in .igs or .stp and native CAD formats.
• Create CAD models for oscillation configurations with reference points.
• Design geometry for thermal inset fasteners for mounting to a balance sting.
• Create CAD solid models of wind tunnel models using 3D printing.
• Design models to enable a movable center of gravity.

Skills

CAD modeling

CAD coursework/experience

Onsite at NASA Langley

Education

Mechanical or aerospace engineering (undergrad/grad)

Tools

IGS/STEP formats

FDM 3D printing

Job description

Job Description:

Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc (AMA) is seeking a part-time intern to support the Flight Dynamics Research Facility at NASA Langley Research Center. The CAD Model Design Intern will support the Entry Systems Modeling project to develop free flight and forced oscillation model design for rapid prototype fabrication. Project activities include but are not limited to, forced oscillation and free flight tests to investigate the dynamic stability of blunt entry vehicles. The models to be tested include variations of geometries. Forced oscillation testing and free flight testing will provide static and dynamic stability data for the geometries tested as well as free flight dynamics which will serve as validation data for trajectory simulation analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop models in in the form of .igs or .stp, as well as the native CAD format used for the design work
• Develop CAD models for oscillation configurations that include location of mounting interface at specified reference points,
• Design geometry to accommodate thermal inset fasteners for accurate and reliable mounting to the balance sting
• Create CAD solid models of free flight wind tunnel models using FDM 3D printing methods or similar.
• Design the models to enable a movable center of gravity

Requirements

• Undergraduate or Graduate student with a degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in developing CAD models or 2 semesters of relevant CAD course work
• Experience with .igs or .stp, as well as the native CAD format
• Ability to work onsite at NASA Langley

This is an onsite position at NASA Langley Research Center and requires U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence.

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. AMA is a small business with a wide reach; headquartered in Hampton, VA, AMA has operations in Greenbelt, MD; Huntsville, AL; Dallas and Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Mountain View, CA; and Edwards Air Force Base, CA. With over 60 years of experience, AMA specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions.

We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to

• paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave
• salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting
• tuition reimbursement
• short/long term disability plans
• variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options

AMA is committed to the professional growth of every employee, understanding that the successes of our employees drive our success. To learn more about our company, please visit our website at www.ama-inc.com/careers and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

AMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited under federal, state, or local laws.