STUDENT ASSISTANT-R&D - Mechanical Design at Southwest Research Institute

Who We Are:

We are seeking a highly-motivated intern to join our team in solving unique problems for the United States Government by participating in the mechanical design, fabrication and testing of complex devices and systems in a R&D environment.

Objectives of this Role:

• Our student engineers work for and alongside full-time Engineers, Scientists, and Technicians.
• Students are exposed to a wide variety of technical areas and given the opportunity to develop innovative solutions that meet project requirements.
• Assist with mechanical design, fabrication, and testing on a variety of technical challenges.
• Summer 2025 position for Sophomore level Student.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Assist in mechanical designs utilizing SolidWorks and other engineering tools.
• Resolve a variety of engineering issues during design, fabrication, and testing.
• Perform market research, specify equipment and parts, design mechanical components, generate drawings for fabrication, and plan and perform experiments.
• Regularly communicate work status with engineering and technical staff.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on technical challenges.
• Compile and summarize test data. Prepare technical presentations.
• Explore new technologies and engineering tools that may benefit existing programs.

Requirements:

• Must be pursuing a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related Engineering degree field.
• 0 years: Must be a Sophomore level student.
• SolidWorks or similar solid modeling program coursework.
• ANSYS Structural or similar FEA software.
• Interest and experience fabricating, assembling and troubleshooting mechanical parts and assemblies.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.