Co-op Adaptive Structures

Posted:
12/6/2024, 12:55:00 AM

Location(s):
California, United States ⋅ Malibu, California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Internship

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Workplace Type:
On-site

General Description:
We are looking for motivated candidates interested in experiencing the design-build-test cycle of first-of-its kind prototypes in the fields of adaptive structures and advanced manufacturing. You will be a part of a diverse team of scientists and engineers researching novel deployable structures and the intersection of machine learning and manufacturing. The ideal candidate has creative problem solving skills, hands-on prototyping experience, and the ability to work effectively on a team and independently.

Essential Duties: 
New concept brainstorming
Modeling and simulation (CAD, FEA, Matlab)
Procurement of hardware
Interfacing with the machine shop
Electromechanical device assembly, instrumentation and testing.
Test activities include operating load frames and electrodynamic shakers and data acquisition verifying the performance of electromechanical devices including measurement of power, temperature, strain, acceleration, and modal response.
 
Required Skills:
The candidate should have experience as a strongly contributing member of a product development team designing and prototyping electromechanical devices.
Experience in a university research lab, national lab, or similar organization is also desirable.

Required Education:
The desired candidate must be a current student working toward a B.S. or M.S. in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, engineering mechanics, material science, electrical engineering or related discipline.

Physical Requirements:
Must be able to work in a lab on site

Special Requirements:
US Person

Compensation:
The pay range for this position is $30 - $35 per hour.
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