Space Hardware: Mechanical & Thermal Intern

Space Dynamics Laboratory; North Logan (UT); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly stipend

Job summary

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) seeks a mechanical engineering student to support design, analysis, fabrication, assembly, and testing of hardware in the CVS Division. Interns gain mentorship, workshops, and a paid monthly stipend while contributing to space, airborne, and ground-based projects.

The role offers hands-on experience, teamwork with professionals, and potential for future employment; applicants should be pursuing an ME degree and meet security-clearance prerequisites.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering or closely related field.
• Completed an engineering CAD course with a B grade or better.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision once trained.
• Ability to work closely in a team with students and professionals.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues.
• Ability to take ownership for tasks and outcomes.
• Must be self-motivated, dependable, and detail oriented.
• Hands-on experience with basic tools.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance

Responsibilities

• Assists with the design, analysis, fabrication, and assembly of prototype, engineering units, and flight-like and ground support equipment (GSE) hardware.
• Reports and presents work results.
• Assists with the testing of related hardware.
• Assists with creating drawings and travelers, parts tracking, and kitting.
• Creates test procedures and reports.

Skills

CAD knowledge

MS Office

Independent work

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Ownership of tasks

Detail oriented

Hands-on tools

Citizenship & security clearance

Education

Pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) seeks a mechanical engineering student to support design, analysis, fabrication, assembly, and testing of hardware in the CVS Division. Interns gain mentorship, workshops, and a paid monthly stipend while contributing to space, airborne, and ground-based projects.

The role offers hands-on experience, teamwork with professionals, and potential for future employment; applicants should be pursuing an ME degree and meet security-clearance prerequisites.