STUDENT ASSISTANT-R&D - STUDENT ENGINEER - Space Instrument Development at Southwest Research Institute

Who We Are:

The Space Instrumentation Group is composed of mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and technicians within the Space Science Division at SwRI. The Space Instrumentation Group is responsible for the development of spacecraft, mechanisms, instrumentation, avionics and electronics for both government and industry.

Objectives of this Role:

• Support SwRI's Space Science Division engineers and technicians with day to day project work and lab maintenance.
• Local Student for Year-round work (during regular school year and Summer break)

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Support SwRI's Space Science Division via design and mechanical hardware assembly. Work side by side with engineers designing, analyzing, testing, and assembling mechanical and electrical hardware.
• Assist engineering staff in researching manufacturing techniques, material sources, hardware suppliers, and process improvements for new mechanical and electrical designs.
• Assist engineering staff in coordinating manufacturing activities.
• Assist lab managers in performing cleanroom and lab maintenance activities.

Requirements:

• Must be pursuing a Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Electrical Engineering
• 0 years: Must have strong communication skills
• 0 years: Basic knowledge of mechanical engineering concepts from academic classes
• 0 years: Programming and/or simulation tools from academic classes such as Labview or related
• 0 years: Basic knowledge of electrical engineering concepts from academic classes
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.