STUDENT ASSISTANT-R&D - STUDENT ENGINEER - Aerospace Structures

San Antonio, Texas


Employer: Southwest Research Institute
Industry: 
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time

Who We Are:

The Aerospace Structures section of the Structural Engineering Department focuses on the development and life management of military aircraft. It provides turn-key research and development services, state-of-the-art structural analysis capability, and full-scale vehicle to small-scale component testing for all segments of the aerospace community. The Aerospace Structures Section also has a long-established history in supporting Aircraft Structural Integrity Programs (ASIP).

Objectives of this Role:

  • Work under the direction of a senior Engineer to assist in assembling research test rigs, operating tests, recording measurements processing data etc.
  • Obtain meaningful research experience in the areas of structures, analysis, and testing.
  • Apply the acquired knowledge and skills from school in a practical situation.
  • A strong interest in materials testing is desirable.
  • Local Summer Student Position.


Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

  • Perform hands-on work in a laboratory environment.
  • Utilize commercial engineering software for design or analysis. This may include computer aided design (CAD) or finite element analysis (FEA).
  • Support analysis and testing. Participate in data acquisition and interpret results to make conclusions about the work.
  • Perform computer-related tasks that include analysis and reporting.


Requirements:

  • Must be pursuing a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related engineering degree field.
  • 0 years: A strong interest in aircraft, structures, fatigue, fracture, materials.
  • A valid/clear driver's license is required.


Special Requirements:

Must be a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen, non-U.S. citizen national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) due to ITAR work in section.

Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas

For more information about this division, visit the Mechanical Engineering home page.

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An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disabled/Veteran
Committed to Diversity in the Workplace

Created: 2024-06-19
Reference: 18-01480
Country: United States
State: Texas
City: San Antonio
ZIP: 78112