STUDENT ASSISTANT-R&D - STUDENT ENGINEER - Aerospace Structures
Southwest Research Institute

Job Info

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Who We Are:

The Aerospace Structures section of the Structural Engineering Department focuses on the development and life management of military aircraft. It provides turn-key research and development services, state-of-the-art structural analysis capability, and full-scale vehicle to small-scale component testing for all segments of the aerospace community. The Aerospace Structures Section also has a long-established history in supporting Aircraft Structural Integrity Programs (ASIP).

Objectives of this Role:

• Work under the direction of a senior Engineer to assist in assembling research test rigs, operating tests, recording measurements, processing data, coding test software, etc.
• Obtain meaningful research experience in the areas of testing, electronics, and integration.
• Apply the acquired knowledge and skills from school in a practical situation.
• A strong interest in coding.
• Summer 2025 position.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Perform hands-on work in a laboratory environment with electronics.
• Utilize multiple programming languages to help build software interfaces.
• Support analysis and testing. Participate in data acquisition and interpret results to make conclusions about the work.
• Perform computer-related tasks that include coding, creating diagrams, and reporting.

Requirements:

• Must be pursuing a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related degree field.
• 0 years: A strong interest in aircraft, electronics, coding, schematics.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Special Requirements:

Must be a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen, non-U.S. citizen national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) due to ITAR work in section.

Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas

For more information about this division, visit the Mechanical Engineering home page.

For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here.
For benefits information at all other locations, click here.

An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disabled/Veteran
Committed to Diversity in the Workplace

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