Student Assistant-R&D - Mechanical Design
Job in
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, 78201, USA
Listed on 2026-09-05
Listing for:
Southwest Research Institute - Students
Full Time, Apprenticeship/Internship
position Listed on 2026-09-05
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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. Objectives of this Role:
Our students work for and alongside full-time Engineers, Scientists, and Technicians. 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 2027 student position. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:
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. Requirements:
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 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.
Special Requirements :
Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
Job Location s:
San Antonio, Texas For more information about this division, visit the Applied Power home page. An Equal Employment Opportunity
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