Essential Functions
After orientation and training, interns will perform various entry-level engineering duties for the Mechanical Design technical staff in Solid Propulsion, Nozzle Design and Composite Design for Controllable Solids Propulsion, Solid Motor Propulsion and/or Air-Breathing Propulsion field. These positions will support senior engineering staff and gain experience and familiarization with our programs and products.
Projects may include assisting with the development of engineering designs that are used on controllable solids propulsion, solid rocket motor and/or Air-Breathing Propulsion applications. Tasks will vary but may include solid rocket motor composite case design and development, verification and test support related to our solid rocket motor products, and preliminary design tool development. Additionally, the role will allow interns to become familiar with and utilize computer aided design software tools used to create 3D models and perform basic engineering calculations to support concepts and preliminary designs.
Qualifications
- Candidate must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or similar major), and returning to school upon completion of the assignment.
Preferred Additional Skills
- 3.2 GPA or above
- Junior standing or above
- Solid academic track record of accomplishment
- Leadership & teamwork skills
- Hands-on mechanical experience
- Experience with CAD software tools
