Design & Stress Analysis Internship

Do you have a passion for space? While others may be putting people in space, we are putting people on the Moon and Mars and beyond.

Expectations included in the ASED Internship:

• You are expected to have a valid driver's license and be able to provide your own transportation.
• You will be expected to attend MSFC facility scheduled tours, Technical Fellow talks, luncheons, and training sessions in addition to your work.
• We highly encourage you to participate in activities outside of work with your fellow interns. These activities will be scheduled, with your input, by your social coordinators and will be beneficial in forming a cohesive group and lasting friendships. 

Position Description:

The Special Test & Equipment Design Intern will aid the lead engineer(s) in the following: 

• Develop designs & drawings / work with large assembly and subassembly models in support of the Space Launch System (SLS) program as well as other new and existing programs at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)
• Possibly help the lead engineer in support of on-going manufacturing of assemblies.

Job duties will include:

• Working with the lead engineer and other teams of engineers and designers to aid in the development of hardware components as well as Pro Engineer/CREO models of structures and mechanisms.
• Participate in task meetings and conferences as requested per the lead engineer.
• Develop and deliver reports and presentations to MSFC and ESSCA management as needed per the lead engineer.
• Use engineering experience to review/perform classical hand stress analysis, finite element stress analysis, fastener analysis, and weld analysis.

Qualifications:

Educational requirement is enrollment in an accredited college or university program leading to a BS degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field. ABET accreditation desired.

Must be able to provide own transportation.

Experience with:

• CAD software, preferably CREO or Solid Edge, is desired.
• Familiarity with GD&T (Geometric Design & Tolerancing) is desired.
• Familiarity with blueprints/drawings as well as structural design of equipment is desired.
• Windows XP Pro and Windows 7 Operating System is highly desired.
• Microsoft Office Suites for 2007/2010/2013, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required.
• File organization skills is highly desired.
• Teamwork and partnering skills are required.
• Familiarity with MS TEAMS meeting software.
• Stress Analysis software preferred is FEMAP/ANSYS/ABAQUS.

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