Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Research Assistant

Department

NIAR Composites & Structures Lab

Huntsville, AL

Part Time

$18 - $25 per hour

Based on class schedule

This position requires access to EAR or ITAR-controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement ofbeing a “U.S. Citizen”.

The Advanced Materials and Manufacturing group at the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) is seeking an engineering orrelated‑field student for a year‑round internship located in our downtown Huntsville, Alabama office. This role is designed tosupport an applied learning atmosphere while the student continues working toward their undergraduate or graduate degree.

We are looking for candidates with an interest in metallic and polymer additive manufacturing, high‑temperature composite materials, or software development and databasing. This position supports all aspects of applied research for a variety of government and industry customers.

Project work will typically involve the characterization,qualification, and integration of newly emerging materials and manufacturing processes into both current and next‑generation systems. The types of evaluation will involve a wide range ofsystems such as ground vehicles, aircraft, and missile. Evaluations may also include thermo-structural modeling and studies related tomaterial decomposition in high-temperature environments.

This position will be based entirely in Huntsville, AL, and willsee you work closely with engineers at NIAR to support our growing government and industry customer base. If you are detail-oriented,enjoy challenging and rewarding work, and like being part of ateam, consider applying for this position.

A student assistant will carry out administrative and technical tasks requested by a supervisor. Additional duties and responsibilities will be the investigation of novel materials and analysis techniques with an understanding of thethermo-physical/mechanical properties. Various findings will be documented and reported in a clear and concise manner.

• Must be able to work a minimum of 15 hours a week during the school semesters that transition into full-time during the summers.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and effectively communicate ideas and solutions.
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work on site in Huntsville, Alabama.

This position does not allow telework.

• Ability to remain in a stationary position.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phones, printers, copiers, and calculators.
• Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.