Intern - Damage Tolerance Intern

Amentum; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Damage Tolerance Intern at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL. You will study fatigue and fracture mechanics fundamentals, analyze material data per ASTM standards, and help develop test and analysis programs for spaceflight hardware.

The internship emphasizes real-world data analysis, collaboration with ESSCA teams, and providing test results to support spaceflight design reviews; hybrid work setup is expected.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering or related STEM field.
• ABET-accredited degree preferred.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship required; Star ID/Real ID driver’s license and access to an automobile.
• Ability to travel to work locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Problem solve using the fundamentals of fatigue and fracture mechanics.
• Utilize ASTM standards to evaluate data sets for valuable material information.
• Create programs to assist with evaluation of large data sets and collect data on material properties.
• Execute analysis on crack cases to determine critical crack sizes and life expectancies.
• Collaborate on a multidisciplinary team to support DT project tasks and NASA customers.
• Follow standard operating and safety procedures.
• Interface with ESSCA engineers, ESSCA technicians, and NASA customers daily.

Skills

Fatigue analysis

Fracture mechanics

ASTM standards

Data analysis

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering or related STEM field

Tools

SolidWorks

MATLAB

Mathematica

Job description

Overview: The Non-Destructive Evaluation and Damage Tolerance Group serving the Non-Destructive Evaluation and Damage Tolerance Branch (EM21) at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, AL has an opening for a Damage Tolerance Intern (DT). The Damage Tolerance Team is responsible for performing analysis of structures and materials as related to lifespan, fracture, fatigue, and damage tolerance. These analyses are critical to failure evaluation and fitness for service criteria for spaceflight and ground based systems at NASA. There are many different aspects to a full damage tolerance assessment, each one a critical part of the integrity of the target article. Evaluations are performed by material test evaluation, FEA modeling, stress analysis and NASGRO models, combined into a safe life assessment. In this position, an intern would be: learning the basic fundamentals of fatigue and fracture mechanics; utilizing ASTM standards to evaluate data sets for valuable material information; creating programs to assist with evaluation of large data sets; collecting data on various material properties to further expand the characterization of certain materials; running analysis on various crack cases to determine critical crack sizes and life expectancies. These tasks will give the intern an opportunity to experience the full range of opportunities found in the damage tolerance branch. Be a part of our team, as we support the exciting challenge to return mankind back to the Moon and beyond.

Responsibilities

The Damage Tolerance Intern will:

• Problem solve using the fundamentals of fatigue and fracture mechanics.
• Utilize ASTM standards to evaluate data sets for valuable material information.
• Create programs to assist with evaluation of large data sets; collecting data on various material properties to further expand the characterization of certain materials.
• Execute analysis on various crack cases to determine critical crack sizes and life expectancies.
• Utilize Internship and hands on experiences to facilitate execution of DT related project tasks leveraging knowledge of structural material property, compatibility, processing, and non‑destructive evaluation techniques to develop and provide test data to space flight hardware design teams, design reviews, problem resolution teams, and material usage review teams.
• Work according to standard operating and safety procedures.
• Collaborate on a multi‑disciplinary team to achieve project success and delivery in a specified timescale.
• Assist in planning the modification of existing laboratory test plans and the design and operation of new plans related to NDE evaluation tasks.
• Utilize computers and computer software daily to generate reports, gather data and communicate test results.
• Interface with Engineering and Science Services Capabilities Augmentation (ESSCA) engineers, ESSCA technicians, and NASA customers as part of their daily duties.

BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering or related STEM field with a minimum of 0‑5 years’ experience is required. Degree from an ABET accredited institution is preferred. Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required. You are expected to have a valid Star ID/ Real ID driver's license, have access to an automobile, and be able to drive yourself to work locations.

Desired Experience

• A highly qualified candidate will have experience with the following:
• Minimum GPA requirement 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Completion of course in foundations of Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics
• Completion of course in Mechanics of Materials.
• Experience with FEA modeling, MATLAB, Mathematica, Solid Works.

Physical Requirements

Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (80%). Requires sitting at a desk to write reports and perform engineering task activities (10%). Requires walking, standing, lifting, bending in a lab environment with hazards that require wearing safety glasses, hearing protection, foot protection, gloves, and other personal protective equipment to perform some operations (10%). Work will be performed in hybrid format as required at NASA/ Marshall Space Flight Center (75%) and employee’s home office (25%).

Work Environment

General office environment (80%), lab environment (20%). Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co‑workers, management, and client (100%). Travel may be necessary, but infrequent (<5%).

Equipment and Machines

Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%). Requires the ability to operate materials processing and test equipment (50%).

Attendance

This is a full‑time, hybrid position. Work assignment will be modified based on a normal workday which is from 8:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Attendance and being prompt is important to provide continuous service to the customer; adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences is required. Regular attendance and punctuality are mandatory for meetings and other planned occasions. (100%). Some telework is acceptable as the work permits, but for the most part duties will be on‑site.

Other Essential Functions

Ability to verbally, and in writing, communicate work, test status, test results, problems, and proposed actions with engineers, customers, and government representatives. Ability to thoroughly document findings and actions is essential. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

Proof Of U.S. Citizenship Is Required.

Compensation Details

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Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax‑saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

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