Intern - Structural Strength Test

Amentum•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

Do you have a passion for space? While others may be putting people in space, we are putting people on the Moon and Mars and beyond. As an Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) intern, you will work alongside engineers and scientists on hardware development, payload integration & operations, laboratory & test operations, modeling & simulation, space environments, scientific research and propulsion systems for programs like Human Landing Systems, Space Launch Systems and the International Space Station! The Test Engineer Intern will: Support senior Test Engineers (coordination of test plan implementation and follow ET30 procedures) for Structural Strength Testing. Scope of work will include test planning, scheduling, procurement, procedural preparations, test conduct, and fixture fabrication. Interact with drawings of facilities, test hardware, customer hardware, and instrumentation requirements. Write instructions for technician operations, including application of safety procedures. Job Duties will include: Coordination with NASA project level customers across organizations to ensure mission success. Work with a diverse team of civil servants and contractors to design, develop, setup, and perform structural testing on space flight qualification hardware, and other mission critical hardware. Participate in a Beyond Zero Safety Culture, attend safety meetings, task meetings, design reviews, and test readiness reviews as requested to support ESSCA and customer requirements. Develop and deliver reports and presentations as requested to support ESSCA and customer requirements via Power Point and other various software packages. Perform safety and certification training to support ESSCA and customer requirements. Familiarity with OSHA standards. No travel required. Expectations included in the ASED Internship: You are expected to have a valid Star ID/ Real ID driver's license, have access to an automobile, and be able to drive yourself to work locations. You will be expected to attend MSFC facility scheduled tours, Technical Fellow talks, luncheons, and training sessions in addition to your work. We highly encourage you to participate in activities outside of work with your fellow interns. These activities will be scheduled, with your input, by your social coordinators and will be beneficial in forming a cohesive group and lasting friendships. Qualifications: Must have completed Junior year, and working toward a BS degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering (or related field) from an ABET accredited institution. The ideal candidate will be an Engineer with a strong sampling of the following skills and a desire to learn: Desire to conduct detailed hands-on work in a Lab testing environment on sub scale models to full scale structures in some of NASA’s largest indoor and outdoor test facilities. Load Control systems. Instrumentation systems, with emphasis on strain, displacement, and force measurement. Facility and space hardware operations. High pressure gas and hydraulic systems Operations in the presence of Cryogenic Liquids and Explosives. Essential Functions: Work Environment: Office environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (<15%). Physical Requirements: Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our facilities (10%). Equipment and Machines: Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%). Attendance: Normal workday is from 7:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required. Other Essential Functions: The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others. Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

Requirements

Must have completed Junior year, and working toward a BS degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering (or related field) from an ABET accredited institution.
valid Star ID/ Real ID driver's license
have access to an automobile
be able to drive yourself to work locations.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Desire to conduct detailed hands-on work in a Lab testing environment on sub scale models to full scale structures in some of NASA’s largest indoor and outdoor test facilities.
Load Control systems.
Instrumentation systems, with emphasis on strain, displacement, and force measurement.
Facility and space hardware operations.
High pressure gas and hydraulic systems Operations in the presence of Cryogenic Liquids and Explosives.
Familiarity with OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

Support senior Test Engineers (coordination of test plan implementation and follow ET30 procedures) for Structural Strength Testing.
Scope of work will include test planning, scheduling, procurement, procedural preparations, test conduct, and fixture fabrication.
Interact with drawings of facilities, test hardware, customer hardware, and instrumentation requirements.
Write instructions for technician operations, including application of safety procedures.
Coordination with NASA project level customers across organizations to ensure mission success.
Work with a diverse team of civil servants and contractors to design, develop, setup, and perform structural testing on space flight qualification hardware, and other mission critical hardware.
Participate in a Beyond Zero Safety Culture, attend safety meetings, task meetings, design reviews, and test readiness reviews as requested to support ESSCA and customer requirements.
Develop and deliver reports and presentations as requested to support ESSCA and customer requirements via Power Point and other various software packages.
Perform safety and certification training to support ESSCA and customer requirements.