STUDENT ASSISTANT-R&D - STUDENT ENGINEER - Spacecraft Development Intern at Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas

Job Description:

Who We Are:


The Spacecraft Development Department is a group of innovative engineers, program managers, and technicians developing unique spacecraft solutions for challenging space missions. We design and fabricate custom solutions to explore the boundaries of science or solve complex problems not yet delivered by industry using a variety of payloads.


Objectives of this Role:

• Summer 2025 intern position.


• Work in multidisciplinary project teams to support the development of cutting edge spacecraft.


• Work in integrated project teams to support the full lifecycle of hardware development.


• Collaborate with engineering team on design, assembly, integration, and test.


• Support R&D and promotional efforts to develop and implement new technologies.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Assist to develop, draw, and analyze spacecraft and spacecraft components.


• Support spacecraft system integration and test activities to include spacecraft function tests and environmental tests.


• Document test activities in accordance with established procedures.


• Participate in assigned project team meetings.

Requirements:

• Must be pursuing a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering.


• 0 years: Must have experience in Solidworks and/or CREO.


• Experience with ANSYS structural analysis software and Thermal Desktop preferred.


• Hands on experience thru project work or internships with integration and test of mechanical systems is preferred.


• A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Special Requirements:


Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.


Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas


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