Student: Mechanical Engineering Assistant
Key Responsibilities
- Assists with the design, analysis, fabrication, and assembly of space flight hardware prototypes, engineering units, flight units, and ground support equipment (GSE)
- Assists with the testing of related hardware
- Assists with creating drawings and travelers, parts tracking, and kitting in coordination with Quality Assurance and Program Team
- Reports and presents work results
- Creates test procedures and reports
Required Qualifications
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or other U.S. person
- Must be enrolled at Utah State University pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering or closely related field
- Must have at least two years of school remaining (may include graduate school)
- Must be available to work 20 hours per week during the school year and up to 40 hours per week during summer, depending on program workload
- Must be able to work graveyard shifts and weekends when certain testing requires it
- Basic understanding of heat transfer by conduction and radiation
- Must have successfully completed an engineering CAD course with a B grade or higher
- Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
- Able to follow written and verbal instructions
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision once trained
- Able to work closely in a team with students and professionals
- Able to communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues
- Able to take ownership for tasks and take responsibility for outcomes
- Able to make and maintain accountability to a work schedule
- Self-motivated, dependable, detail oriented
- Hands-on experience with basic hand tools and measuring equipment
Preferred Qualifications
- Any machine shop or fabrication experience
- Experience and interest in drafting metallic parts and assemblies for fabrication
Student Scholar Program
The Student Scholar Program offers monthly technical workshops, outreach activities, and academic stipends to eligible student employees. All SDL student employees are invited to participate in the program to expand their professional network while supporting SDL's mission.
About the Role
We are seeking applicants for a Mechanical Engineering Assistant to join our Civil & Commercial Space Division. The Civil & Commercial Space Division is at the forefront of scientific research and space exploration. We equip major Government and commercial missions with calibrated state-of-the-art sensors and satellites. We also provide world-class AI&T technologies and mission management. Our projects include challenges across planetary science, Earth observation, heliophysics, and astrophysics.
Benefits
The Student Scholar Program offers monthly technical workshops, outreach activities, and academic stipends to eligible student employees. All SDL student employees are invited to participate in the program to expand their professional network while supporting SDL's mission.
Pay
The pay for this position is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
The schedule for this position is flexible and can vary based on program workload.