Mechanical Engineer Intern

Analytical Mechanics Associates•Mountain View, CA

1d•$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. AMA is committed to the professional growth of every employee, understanding that the successes of our employees drive our success. We provide a work environment that is engaging, collaborative, and supportive. To learn more about our company, please visit our website at www.ama-inc.com and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn. With over 60 years of experience, Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions. We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to 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, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options. AMA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited under federal, state, or local laws. Headquartered in Hampton, Virginia; with operations in Maryland, Alabama, Texas, Colorado, and California, AMA is a small business with a wide reach.

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