Space Structures Graduate Intern

Currently accepted or enrolled full-time in an accredited college/university program pursuing a Master’s or Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related discipline.
A minimum GPA of 3.2 if in a graduate program (3.0 if senior undergraduate)
Undergraduate degree completed by internship start date
Relevant coursework in one or more classes in structural mechanics such as strength of materials, continuum mechanics, elasticity, plasticity, mechanical design, composites and classical laminated plate theory, additive manufacturing, or finite element methods
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
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Assist with the resolution of design and test issues/anomalies/challenges via detailed structural analysis
Offer technical consultation to your leadership in formulating and assessing test plans, procedures, objectives, and success criteria
Develop and assess design and analysis criteria, requirements, and specifications for space structures
Contribute to the development and execution of test programs for development, qualification, and acceptance of structures
Improve agility of the mission assurance process in assessing the structural integrity and survivability of space structures
Develop state-of-the-art skills in activities related to design, evaluation, and testing of space structures. Skills include expertise in structural mechanics analysis techniques, failure criteria, composite design criteria, fracture and fatigue, damage tolerance, concept ideation and development, and advanced finite element analysis methods
Communicate with both inter-organizational personnel, program offices, and customers when necessary to scope, plan and resolve technical issues
Work within interdisciplinary teams to address cross-disciplinary issues
Keep your leadership informed of emerging risks

GPA of 3.5 or higher
Active security clearance
Interest in gaining knowledge in advanced solid mechanics topics including nonlinear finite element analysis, plasticity, fracture and fatigue, metallic and composite failure mechanics, bonded and bolted joints, and structural stability
Knowledge in the design, structural analysis, and testing of spacecraft hardware including the core bus structure, bolted or bonded joint concepts, appendages, optical systems, booms, solar arrays, and deployables
Experience with Nastran, HyperWorks, Abaqus, ANSYS Workbench or other commercial finite element software
Knowledge in correlating model predictions to test results
Interest or experience in additive manufacturing and/or in-space assembly and manufacturing concepts
Software/hardware design, development, unit testing, and integration experience (academic or professional)