STUDENT ASSISTANT-R&D - STUDENT ENGINEER - Rotating Machinery Design, Development, and Testing
Southwest Research Institute

Who We Are:

Join the Rotating Machinery Dynamics section as an Intern to work on a range of applied research projects. Work under direction of a Sr. Engineer to assist in assembling test rigs, operating advanced energy machinery, and working on solutions to decarbonize our world.

Objectives of this Role:

• Work under direction of a senior engineer to assist in assembling research test rigs, operating tests, and recording measurements.
• Obtain meaningful applied research experience in the areas of turbomachinery aerodynamics, vibration, machine design, machine construction, and operation.
• Summer 2025 Student Position.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Perform hands-on work in a laboratory environment as well as performing computer-related tasks that include analysis and reporting.
• Manage and prioritize assigned tasks among multiple projects.
• When needed, independently solve problems that do not have a clear solution path and with little direction.
• Utilize commercial engineering software for design or analysis, this may include computational fluid dynamics (CFD) or finite element analysis (FEA).
• Conduct experimental testing using LabView for data acquisition and interpret results to make conclusions about the work.
• Assist with various promotional and project work as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must be pursuing a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related degree field.
• 0 years: MatLab, Python, ANSYS, statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, Labview.
• 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.

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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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