STUDENT ASSISTANT-R&D - STUDENT ENGINEER - Aerospace Structures at Southwest Research Institute

Who We Are:

The Aerospace Structures section of the Structural Engineering Department focuses on the development and life management of military aircraft. It provides turn-key research and development services, state-of-the-art structural analysis capability, and full-scale vehicle to small-scale component testing for all segments of the aerospace community. The Aerospace Structures Section also has a long-established history in supporting Aircraft Structural Integrity Programs (ASIP).

Objectives of this Role:

• Work under the direction of a senior Engineer to assist in assembling research test rigs, operating tests, recording measurements processing data etc.
• Obtain meaningful research experience in the areas of structures, analysis, and testing.
• Apply the acquired knowledge and skills from school in a practical situation.
• A strong interest in materials testing is desirable.
• Local Summer Student Position.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Perform hands-on work in a laboratory environment.
• Utilize commercial engineering software for design or analysis. This may include computer aided design (CAD) or finite element analysis (FEA).
• Support analysis and testing. Participate in data acquisition and interpret results to make conclusions about the work.
• Perform computer-related tasks that include analysis and reporting.

Requirements:

• Must be pursuing a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineer, Aerospace Engineering or related engineering degree field.
• 0 years: A strong interest in aircraft, structures, fatigue, fracture, materials.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.