Mechanical Engineering Intern (Post‑Bachelor) – Onsite Boulder

NSO; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Collaborative work environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

National Solar Observatory in Boulder, CO is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Post-Bachelor's Intern to support the ngGONG project. You will assist with design, prototyping, development, and documentation of data acquisition, optical, computer, and mechanical systems for a future solar observing network.

Eight-month internship with on-site work possible and opportunities for professional development. You'll collaborate with ngGONG scientists and engineers, participate in meetings, prepare

Qualifications

• Must have an engineering B.S. degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience with requirements in an engineering setting.
• Familiarity with reading and summarizing professional publications.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
• Availability to work on-site at NSO Headquarters in Boulder, Colorado, if needed during the internship.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, prototyping, evaluation, and development of data acquisition, optical, computer, and/or mechanical systems for a future network of solar observations.
• Document technical evaluations: Record evaluation processes, methods, results, and outcomes to support engineering activities and project documentation.
• Communicate project progress: Prepare and deliver presentations at internal meetings to share progress, technical findings, and conclusions related to assigned tasks.
• Collaborate with project teams: Participate in project meetings to learn about the broader scope of ngGONG and its scientific and engineering focus areas.
• Participate in professional development: Engage in classes, mentoring sessions, and other professional development opportunities, either virtually or in person.
• Maintain organizational accountability: Support the proper management and control of AURA property within your work area, including reporting missing, stolen, or non-working property to the appropriate personnel.
• Ensure compliance: Follow applicable government award terms and conditions assigned to the position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Team collaboration

Technical reading

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

3D CAD modeling

Block diagrams

Job description

National Solar Observatory in Boulder, CO is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Post-Bachelor's Intern to support the ngGONG project. You will assist with design, prototyping, development, and documentation of data acquisition, optical, computer, and mechanical systems for a future solar observing network.

Eight-month internship with on-site work possible and opportunities for professional development. You'll collaborate with ngGONG scientists and engineers, participate in meetings, prepare