CO-OP: Nondestructive Characterization Group

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

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

PTO (20 hours per rotation)

Transitional allowance $3,000

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is offering a CO-OP at our SRE division in Birmingham, AL. The program requires a rotating schedule: one semester worked, then a return to school for a semester.

As a CO-OP, you will support engineers in test preparation, data analysis, and presentation, collaborating with lab and shop personnel on tasks vital to project success, including SOLIDWORKS design and 3D printing support.

Qualifications

• Freshman year in engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics or related field.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work with others in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design of test hardware using solid modeling software.
• Prepare tests, drawings, requests and documentation.
• Collect, analyze and report data from experiments.
• Develop laboratory test methods and prototyping support.
• Support additive manufacturing and 3D printing efforts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Time management

Self-motivation

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Freshman year in STEM

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

3D printing

Job description

This CO-OP opportunity is at our research division (Kratos SRE) located in Birmingham, AL. The CO-OP requires a 3 semester commitment -- rotating working a semester, then returning to school for a semester.

CO-OPs support a department of engineers in test preparation and execution, data analysis, and presentation. Students will also work in close cooperation with a variety of engineers, as well as laboratory and machine shop personnel, in order to accomplish tasks vital to the success of projects. Depending on the team assigned responsibilities may include:

• Assessment of aerospace composites, ceramics, and alloy for hypersonic flight
• Design of test hardware using solid modeling software
• Test preparation including drawings, test requests, and documentation.
• Data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Laboratory test method development.
• SOLIDWORKS design and modifications
• Design modifications for fixturing and research tools
• 3D printing support
• Additive manufacturing support
• Prototyping support as well as computer programming and hardware integration activities

Experience and Skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain Top Secret Security Clearance
• Completed freshman year in engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics or other related field.
• Strong analytical skills and creative problem solving capabilities
• Ability to work well with others in a dynamic environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Self-motivated to continually expand knowledge and skills related to this position.

Candidates who display strong work ethic, scholarship, quality workmanship, problem solving, and time management are highly valued. This workplace is a secured facility and U.S. citizenship, a background check, and drug test are required.

• Rotation One: $22.00/hour
• Rotation Two: $23.00/hour
• Rotation Three: $24.00/hour
• Holiday Pay -- CO-OP student employees will be paid eight (8) hours of holiday pay for any holiday which falls in a week worked during their rotation.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) -- CO-OP student employees receive a twenty (20) hour PTO bank immediately upon each rotation. Time to be used for (illness, vacation, bereavement). At the end of each rotation, unused PTO will be forfeited.
• Transitional Allowance -- CO-OP student employees are eligible to receive a taxable transitional allowance ($3,000) at the beginning of each new rotation payable on the first normally schedule pay date.

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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