Mechanical Engineer Intern

Analytical Mechanics Associates • Mountain View, CA

2d • $30 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

AMA is accepting applications for two on-site summer internship positions at NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View, CA. Work will be in support of the Entry Systems and Vehicle Development Branch at NASA. The successful candidates will play an important role in the direct application of technologies and capabilities to design, develop, test, and prototype atmospheric Entry, Descent, and Landing (EDL) systems.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled or attended within the last 6 months as an undergraduate or graduate student at an ABET-accredited university
• Major in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related engineering discipline
• Demonstrated mechanical design and prototyping experience
• CAD experience (SolidWorks, PTC/Creo, NX, or similar)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• US citizenship or Permanent Residency required

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience with heat shield technologies and thermal protection systems
• Design for manufacturing experience
• Hands-on experience with machine shop tools and fabrication methods
• Experience with spaceflight hardware development concepts
• Experience with mechanism design and multi-body dynamics analysis
• Knowledge of aerospace structural design principles
• Familiarity with deployable structures or mechanisms
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) tools
• Experience with entry system technologies or atmospheric flight vehicles
• Knowledge of thermal and structural testing methods
• Experience with 3D printing and rapid prototyping
• Background in materials selection for aerospace applications
• Previous internship experience at NASA or aerospace industry
• Involvement in student design competitions or hands-on engineering projects

Responsibilities

• Development and analysis of ADEPT aeroshell deployment mechanisms
• Design and prototyping of drag modulated entry drag skirt release mechanisms
• Development of mass estimation tools for entry system components
• Mechanical design and analysis for spaceflight hardware development
• CAD modeling and documentation of flight hardware designs
• Investigation and design of capsule ejection mechanisms
• Fabrication and testing support for prototype mechanisms
• Collaboration with engineering teams on entry system technologies
• Support for ground test campaigns

Benefits

• paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave
• salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting
• tuition reimbursement
• short/long term disability plans
• a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed