Fuze Mechanical Engineer Intern

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) Emerald Coast Division is currently seeking a Fuze Mechanical Intern to work in our Weapon Physics Group Fuze Sciences Team, located in Eglin, AFB Florida. The Fuze Sciences Team currently consists of scientists and engineers performing research and development in the areas of fuze electronics, hard target engagements, electronics survivability, and material characterization. The team uses various laboratory and field test equipment to gain insight into complex physical phenomena and analyze the results to advance electronic fuzing for conventional weapons. Key customers include the US Air Force as well as other DoD clients. This position requires to be on-site at Eglin AFB, Valparaiso Florida

Under direct supervision, the successful applicant will assist in the design, assembly, set-up, operation, and data analysis of mechanical shock test apparatus to investigate the performance of candidate fuze components under dynamic load. This includes performing various experimental tests to support high-rate structural health monitoring of electronics structures and conducting analysis of the results for the government customer. The applicant will also be responsible for generating reports and presenting results as needed.

ARA’ Benefits:  

• 401 (k) Plan
• Paid leave  
• Well on Target/Online Wellness Tool

Fuze Mechanical Engineer Intern Qualifications:

• Current college student (or recent graduate) enrolled in an engineering, mathematics, or physics program
• GPA of at least 3.0
• US. Citizen, able to receive and maintain an Active DoD Security Clearance.

 Fuze Mechanical Engineer Intern Required Skills:

• Experience with experimental mechanical shock testing
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Independent judgement and discretion, and strong organizational skills
• Able to work with little supervision, including setting and achieving interim milestones that support higher task objectives

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience with structural damage detection in electronics
• Experience assembling electronics, including soldering
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in pertinent field

 

Company Details:

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2,300 professionals and is rapidly growing. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

 At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership spawns’ greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are recognized and rewarded for their contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com.