Mechanical Engineer Intern na Virginia Spaceport Authority
Virginia Spaceport Authority · Wallops Island, Estados Unidos Da América · Onsite
- Junior
- Escritório em Wallops Island
Virginia Spaceport Authority Internship Program gives students the chance to apply their education to real-world challenges through meaningful, hands-on projects. Top candidates are well-rounded students from a variety of backgrounds who demonstrate inquisitiveness, team-orientation, excellence, and resilience. At the time you apply for this announcement, you must be a degree seeking student who is enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited educational institution on at least a half-time basis.
General Description: This position supports the overall technical direction and design of systems at all MARS facilities
Responsibilities and Duties:
Assist in designs and system reviews to verify systems are designed in accordance with national codes and standards, as well as verifying the system performance is optimal for requested need.
- Assist in requirements development with customers to verify requests are within available system operating parameters with proper margins.
- Work with Operations and Maintenance Team to perform system activation, initial data analysis, system fine tuning, and assist in root cause analysis for non-conformances.
- Develop and review 3D models and analysis to verify system design is adequate and proper for operating conditions and customer requirements.
- Develop and review 3D models and drawing packages to verify system design is adequate and proper for operating conditions.
- Assists in task requirement development and task plans that include budget/cost estimates, schedule, and performance criteria, while maintaining compliance with all Management, Quality, and Safety Policies.
- Develops engineering documentation (3D models and drawing packages), technical calculations, and design review packages.
- Participates in field inspections and reviews to assess conformance with design and operational requirements.
- Performs field walkdowns to verify model dimensions are in alignment with equipment on the facilities.
- Independently think and develop solutions for issues associated with engineered systems.
- Other duties as assigned
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
General Education
College: Bachelor's Degree (Rising Senior Preferred) Major: Mechanical Engineering
Job-Related Experience:
Certifications: N/A
Licenses, etc.: Valid driver's license is necessary when operating a vehicle while on agency business.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of mechanical engineering basics, 3D modeling, and a strong willingness to learn complex mechanical and fluidic systems. Familiar with basics of system design, construction, activation, and operation. Hands-on experience with mechanical system modeling and builds from either hobbies or educational labs is preferred.
Skills:
- 3D Modeling in Solidworks or Comparable Software
- Thermal analysis calculation abilities
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Organization and attention to detail
- Proficient with Microsoft Office or related programs.
- SharePoint experience preferred.
Abilities:
- Time management with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrates high professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
Physical Demands: Work is light requiring lifting of computer equipment and involves typical office behaviors. Some travel is required to other counties.
Work Environment: Work is performed in a typical office setting.
Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for issuance of a NASA credential.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.
