Co-Op: Aerospace Thermal-Structural Systems Engineer

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. in Birmingham, AL, is offering a CO-OP opportunity within Kratos SRE. The role supports engineers in test preparation, data analysis, and data presentation for aerospace propulsion and hypersonic flight projects.

Rotations require a 3-semester commitment with school terms in between. Travel to off-site facilities may be required. The position emphasizes hands-on hardware design, lab work, and collaboration with lab staff and machinists to meet project

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
• Completed freshman year in aerospace, mechanical, or materials engineering.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with others in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Design of test hardware using solid modeling software.
• Test preparation including drawings, requests, and documentation.
• Data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Laboratory test method development.
• Assist other employees as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Security clearance ability

Self-motivation

Education

Freshman year in aerospace/mechanical/materials engineering

Sophomore year preferred in same fields

Tools

Solid modeling software

Job description

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. in Birmingham, AL, is offering a CO-OP opportunity within Kratos SRE. The role supports engineers in test preparation, data analysis, and data presentation for aerospace propulsion and hypersonic flight projects.

Rotations require a 3-semester commitment with school terms in between. Travel to off-site facilities may be required. The position emphasizes hands-on hardware design, lab work, and collaboration with lab staff and machinists to meet project