Co-op: Thermal-Structural Systems for Aerospace Propulsion

Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services, Inc; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Paid Time Off

Transitional allowance

Job summary

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

CO-OPs support a department of engineers in test preparation and execution, data analysis, and data presentation. Students will work on assessing composites, ceramics, and metals for aerospace propulsion systems and hypersonic flight applications, and may travel to off-site test facilities and vendor

Qualifications

• Requires U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
• Completed freshman year in aerospace, mechanical, or materials engineering.
• Strong analytical 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Education

Freshman year in aerospace/mechanical/materials engineering

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 a semester then returning to school for a semester.

CO-OPs support a department of engineers in test preparation and execution, data analysis, and data presentation. Students will work on assessing composites, ceramics, and metals for aerospace propulsion systems and hypersonic flight applications, and may travel to off-site test facilities and vendor