CAD Model Design Intern

About the role

Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc (AMA) is seeking a part-time intern to support the Flight Dynamics Research Facility at NASA Langley Research Center. The CAD Model Design Intern will support the Entry Systems Modeling project to develop free flight and forced oscillation model design for rapid prototype fabrication. Project activities include forced oscillation and free flight tests to investigate the dynamic stability of blunt entry vehicles, with model geometry variations, providing static and dynamic stability data and free flight dynamics for trajectory simulation validation.

Responsibilities

• Develop models in .igs or .stp format, as well as the native CAD format used for design work.
• Develop CAD models for oscillation configurations that include location of mounting interface at specified reference points.
• Design geometry to accommodate thermal inset fasteners for accurate and reliable mounting to the balance sting.
• Create CAD solid models of free flight wind tunnel models using FDM 3D printing methods or similar.
• Design the models to enable a movable center of gravity.

Requirements

• Undergraduate or Graduate student with a degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in developing CAD models or 2 semesters of relevant CAD course work.
• Experience with .igs or .stp files, as well as the native CAD format.
• Ability to work onsite at NASA Langley Research Center.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (onsite position requires citizenship or permanent residence).

Benefits

• Paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave.
• Salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Short- and long-term disability plans.
• Variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options.