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Student Employee-Engineering Technology-Research Assistant
Job in
Huntsville, Walker County, Texas, 77342, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
Sam Houston State University
Part Time, Apprenticeship/Internship
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Robotics, Engineering Design & Technologists, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Mechanical Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Requisition ST Title Student Employee-Engineering Technology-Research Assistant Employee Class Student Employee College Work Study Position No Department Dept of Engineering Technology Division Division of Academic Affairs Hours per week 6-8 hours per week during FALL 2025 thru Summer 2026 Hiring Rate
$13.00 per hour
Preferred Student Classification
Three undergraduate
Nature & Purpose of Position
This student employee position supports a long-term, grant-supported project titled "Establishment of a UAV Design and Development Laboratory and Student Team." The goal of this initiative is to establish an Aerospace Student Club and train students in the design, prototyping, and testing of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for entry into high-profile national and international competitions such as SAE Aero Design and AIAA Design/Build/Fly.
Selected student assistants will take part in multidisciplinary engineering tasks including UAV frame design, electronics setup, flight systems programming, and autonomous navigation research. This position provides hands-on experience in drone development and real-world engineering challenges, along with opportunities for research, technical documentation, multidisciplinary collaboration, and publication in conferences and journals.
Other Requirements for the Position
Other Requirements for the Position
* Prior hands-on experience with drone or UAV design, remote-controlled aircraft etc. is preferred. Please submit one page describing your prior experience relevant to UAV development, robotics, or hands-on engineering design.
* Basic proficiency in programming and hardware integration (servos, receiver, transmitter, ESC, batteries, motors, propellers etc.) for remote controlled drones and airplanes is strongly recommended.
* Knowledge of CAD tools, aerodynamics, and structural design is a plus.
* Candidates should demonstrate strong teamwork and communication skills.
* Preference will be given to students who have at least two academic years remaining before graduation.
Open Date 05/27/2025 Position Number 9N9944
Contact Information
Contact Name & Title Dr. Ali Dinc, Assistant Professor - Mechanical Engineering Technology Contact Phone Contact Email axd
206 Contact Building & Room # Pirkle 323 Contact Fax Contact Instructions Summary
Submit a resume, one-page experience summary describing your prior experience relevant to drone/UAV development, robotics, or hands-on engineering design and class schedule. Selected candidates may be invited for an interview.
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