Mechanical Engineer Intern

Analytical Mechanics Associates•Mountain View, CA

1d•$30 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

AMA is accepting applications for an on-site summer internship position 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 candidate 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

Nice To Haves

Design for manufacturing experience
Hands-on experience with machine shop tools and fabrication methods
Experience with 3D printing and rapid prototyping
Experience with spaceflight hardware development concepts
Experience with mechanism design and multi-body dynamics analysis
Knowledge of aerospace structural design principles
Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) tools
Familiarity with systems integration and assembly processes
Understanding of aerodynamic vehicle design principles
Experience with entry system technologies or atmospheric flight vehicles
Knowledge of thermal and structural testing methods
Background in materials selection for aerospace applications
Familiarity with flight test operations and instrumentation
Experience with separation mechanisms or pyrotechnic devices
Knowledge of capsule recovery systems
Previous internship experience at NASA or aerospace industry
Involvement in student design competitions or hands-on engineering projects
Experience with composite materials and fabrication techniques

Responsibilities

Design, prototyping, integration and testing of capsule ejection mechanisms and subsystems
Development and analysis of entry capsules for flight tests
CAD modeling and documentation of flight hardware designs
Fabrication and testing support for prototype entry vehicles
Collaboration with engineering teams on entry system technologies
Support for ground test campaigns and flight test preparations
Documentation of design analyses and test results