NIAR ETL Student Engineering Assistant

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 17,908 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a part-time student assistant for the NIAR Environmental Test Lab in Wichita, KS. The role involves assisting test engineers with certification testing of aircraft components and performing various administrative and technical tasks as assigned by a supervisor.

Applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent and should be motivated and detail-oriented. Experience with CAD, machining, and standard test equipment is preferred. Pay ranges from $13 to $18 per hour based on class schedules.

The position requires a U.S. citizen due to export compliance regulations.

Qualifications

• Must be a motivated, detail-oriented, and hands-on person willing to continuously learn and improve their skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist test engineers with aircraft component certification testing.
• Operate, maintain, and repair test equipment.
• Prepare test setups and maintain lab organization.

Skills

CAD experience

Machining and soldering

Knowledge of standard test equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Department

NIAR Environmental Test Lab

Campus Location

Wichita, KS - Other Wichita Location

Hire Type

Part Time

Pay

$13 - $18 per hour

Work Schedule

Based on class schedule

Export Compliance Requirement

This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a "U.S. Citizen".

Job Story

The NIAR ETL is looking for a student assistant to help with testing aircraft components.

Job Summary

A student assistant will carry out administrative and technical tasks requested by a supervisor. Depending on the area the student assistant is employed in, they may assist and mentor other students or provide support throughout the campus in various forms.

Job Duties

Assist test engineers with industry standards aircraft component certification testing, Operate, maintain, and repair test equipment, prepare test setups, and test fixturing, maintain lab organization.

Required Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Additional Requirements

Must be a motivated, detail-oriented, and hands-on person willing to continuously learn and improve their skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CAD experience
• Machining and/or experience with tools and soldering
• Knowledge of standard test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators/analyzers, data acquisition systems)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary position.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment, including but not limited to phones, printers, copiers, and calculators.
• Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.