Mechanical Engineering Intern – Solar Observing Network

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Collaborative research environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

AURA, in partnership with NSO, seeks a Mechanical Engineering Post-Bachelor's Intern to support the ngGONG project at its Boulder headquarters. You’ll help design, prototype, and document systems for a network of solar observations while gaining hands-on experience in a research environment.

You will work with ngGONG scientists and engineers, participate in meetings, and develop documentation and presentations.

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.

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 proper management and control of AURA property within your work area.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Publications reading

Education

Engineering Bachelor's degree

Tools

3D CAD modeling

Block diagrams

Job description

AURA, in partnership with NSO, seeks a Mechanical Engineering Post-Bachelor's Intern to support the ngGONG project at its Boulder headquarters. You’ll help design, prototype, and document systems for a network of solar observations while gaining hands-on experience in a research environment.

You will work with ngGONG scientists and engineers, participate in meetings, and develop documentation and presentations.