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Student Hourly Assistant | Advanced Rocketry and Satellite Labs (12 Positions)

Prairie View A&M University

Prairie View, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Jul 2026

💰 $100,000/yr($30,000/yr – $100,000/yr)

About the role

Job Title

Student Hourly Assistant | Advanced Rocketry and Satellite Labs (12 Positions)

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

College Of Engineering

Proposed Minimum Salary

$15.00 hourly

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Student Worker

Job Description

Important Immigration information:

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

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The Roy G. Perry College of Engineering is seeking undergraduate student workers to support the Advanced Rocketry and Satellite Labs. Students will assist faculty, staff, and lab leadership with hands-on technical activities related to rocketry systems, satellite systems, lab operations, testing, documentation, outreach, and student training.

This position is designed for motivated engineering, computer science, and technology students who are interested in aerospace systems, space technology, electronics, embedded systems, manufacturing, testing, data analysis, and applied engineering design.

Responsibilities:

Assist with the setup, organization, and maintenance of the Advanced Rocketry and Satellite Labs.
Support rocket design, assembly, testing, documentation, and launch preparation activities.
Assist with satellite and CubeSat-related projects, including basic electronics, sensors, communications, structures, power systems, and software support.
Help maintain lab equipment, tools, parts, inventory, and safety documentation.
Assist with fabrication, 3D printing, soldering, wiring, mechanical assembly, and prototype development under supervision.
Support data collection, test procedures, troubleshooting, and technical documentation.
Assist faculty, staff, graduate students, and lab managers with research, demonstrations, workshops, and training activities. Help prepare materials for student teams, outreach events, industry visits, and K-12 STEM engagement activities.
Follow all university safety procedures and complete required lab safety training before working in the lab. Maintain a clean, professional, and organized lab environment and perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

Presently enrolled at Prairie View A&M University for at least nine (9) graduate or six (6) undergraduate semester credit hours during the term in which the work is to be done.
Must be in good academic standing (SAP) as demonstrated through your college; minimum 2.0 GPA
No prior experience necessary
For work eligibility during a summer term, a student must be enrolled for at least three (3) graduate or undergraduate semester credit hours during the term in which the work is to be done or preregistered at least six (6) undergraduate semester hours for the fall/spring terms.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Major in engineering, computer science, engineering technology, physics, mathematics, or a closely related STEM field. Interest in aerospace engineering, rocketry, satellite systems, robotics, electronics, embedded systems, AI, manufacturing, or space systems.
Experience with any of the following is preferred but not required: CAD, 3D printing, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Python, C/C++, MATLAB, solde