Hypersonic Structures Co-op: Test Hardware & Data

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

Benefits offered by this job

Rotation pay: $22.00–$24.00 per hour

Holiday pay

PTO

Transitional allowance $4,250

401(k)

ESPP

Education reimbursement

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Holidays

Accommodations for disabilities

Security clearance granted

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. in Birmingham, AL offers a CO-OP position with Kratos SRE.

The role supports a department of engineers in test prep, data analysis, and presentation, working on composites, ceramics, and metals for aerospace propulsion and hypersonic applications, with hands-on hardware design and test development. You will collaborate with engineers and lab/shop staff; duties include designing test hardware, test prep, data collection and reporting, lab method

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain 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

Creative problem solving

Team collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Working under pressure

Education

Freshman year in aerospace/mechanical/materials engineering

Job description

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. in Birmingham, AL offers a CO-OP position with Kratos SRE.

The role supports a department of engineers in test prep, data analysis, and presentation, working on composites, ceramics, and metals for aerospace propulsion and hypersonic applications, with hands-on hardware design and test development. You will collaborate with engineers and lab/shop staff; duties include designing test hardware, test prep, data collection and reporting, lab method