Summer Internship - Mechanical Engineering - Civil Space - Job ID 10142

The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) has been developing innovative technologies and solutions for cutting-edge NASA, DoD and intelligence programs for almost six decades.

SDL’s internship program provides an exciting opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to get involved with state-of-the art technologies in space-, airborne-, and ground-based systems. With the support of engineers and mentors, interns are able to work on professional-level assignments that complement their academic studies. The program also includes training workshops, networking opportunities, and a variety of summer events and activities.

The Civil Space Division is looking for several exceptional student mechanical engineers for a summer internship. Interns will be paid a competitive monthly stipend and will be tasked with varying duties based on current projects, needed support, and phase of development. Work could include design, analysis, build and test support for NASA space sensor systems.

·  Currently enrolled in a mechanical engineering program

·  Understanding of mechanical structures, thermodynamics and heat transfer

·  Experience using solid model software such as SolidEdge or SolidWorks

·  Experience using MathCAD, MATLAB, and EXCEL

·  Ability to work hands-on, assembling and testing hardware

·  Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

·  Ability to work closely in a team with students and professionals 

·  Ability to see the job through

·  Good communication skills, both written and verbal

·  Must be a U.S. Citizen

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Junior, Senior, or graduate student

3.2 GPA minimum is required