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Southwest Research I STUDENT ASSISTANT-R&D - STUDENT ENGINEER - Mechanical Engineer - Boulder, CO in Boulder, Colorado
Who We Are:
The Solar System Science and Exploration Division employs scientists and engineers who conduct basic observational, modeling and theoretical research in a wide range of solar system and astrophysical topics and are active in the scientific and instrumentation components of several space missions.
Objectives of this Role:
Apply your knowledge and experience to directly support engineering teams on cutting edge research.
Support the laboratory infrastructure for SwRI in Boulder, CO.
Assist in the assembly, integration, and test of space flight hardware.
Summer 2026 Student position.
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:
Design mechanical hardware and ground support equipment with senior mechanical engineers.
Analyze, test, assemble mechanical hardware.
Work with contamination control engineering on incoming inspection of parts and cleaning and processing parts.
Assist with lab managers in performing cleanroom and lab maintenance activities.
Requirements:
Must be pursuing a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering. Must be entering Junior or Senior year.
0 years: Must be able to design and process mechanical hardware and perform basic mechanical assembly.
Knowledge in the design of experiments, material characterization, mechanical testing, design, analysis, and testing is preferred.
Basic mechanical skills, computer aided design experience, finite element analysis experience is preferred.
Special Requirements:
Work assignment is in Boulder, Colorado. Must be a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen, non-U.S. citizen national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) due to ITAR work in section.
Job Locations: Boulder, Colorado
Salary Range: $24.00 - $29.00
For more information about this division, visit the Solar System Science & Exploration home page.
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