Student Assistant-R&D – Student Engineer – Mechanical Design

Who We Are:

We are seeking a highly-motivated engineering intern to join our team in solving unique problems for the United States Government by participating in the mechanical design, fabrication and testing of complex devices and systems in a R&D environment.

• Our student engineers work for and alongside full-time Engineers, Scientists, and Technicians.
• Students are exposed to a wide variety of technical areas and given the opportunity to develop innovative solutions that meet project requirements.
• Assist with mechanical design, fabrication, and testing on a variety of technical challenges.
• Summer 2026 position.

• Assist in mechanical designs utilizing Solid Works and other engineering tools.
• Resolve a variety of engineering issues during design, fabrication, and testing. Perform market research, specify equipment and parts, design mechanical components, generate drawings for fabrication, and plan and perform experiments.
• Regularly communicate work status with engineering and technical staff. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on technical challenges.
• Compile and summarize test data. Prepare technical presentations.
• Explore new technologies and engineering tools that may benefit existing programs.

• Must be pursuing a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related Engineering degree field.
• 0 years:
  Mechanical design experience and competency in CAD software.
• Solid Works experience preferred.
• Experience fabricating, assembling and troubleshooting mechanical parts and assemblies.
• Working knowledge of ANSYS Structural or similar FEA software.
• A valid/clear driver’s license is required.

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

San Antonio, Texas

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An Equal Employment Opportunity

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