Hypersonic Structures Co-Op: Design, Test & Analysis

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

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 and Security Solutions in Birmingham, AL offers a CO-OP opportunity in our SRE research facility. The role supports a team of engineers in test preparation, data analysis, and reporting, with hands-on hardware design and test development. A 3-semester commitment includes rotating shifts across rotations and on-site work in a secured facility.

Requirements include U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain a government security clearance, and progression through freshman/sophomore year in

Qualifications

• US citizenship required.
• 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 tight deadlines.
• Self-motivated to continually expand knowledge and skills.

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

U.S. Citizen

Security clearance

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Education

Freshman year in aerospace/mechanical/materials engineering

Sophomore year in aerospace/mechanical/materials engineering

Job description

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions in Birmingham, AL offers a CO-OP opportunity in our SRE research facility. The role supports a team of engineers in test preparation, data analysis, and reporting, with hands-on hardware design and test development. A 3-semester commitment includes rotating shifts across rotations and on-site work in a secured facility.

Requirements include U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain a government security clearance, and progression through freshman/sophomore year in