Drake State Technician Intern

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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.

This position is part of Space Exploration Group (JSEG) support to the NASA Space Systems Mechanical Design group under the Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation (ESSCA) contract to the NASA MSFC Engineering Directorate. The position is to help the design group with dust tolerance testing of various mechanisms affecting the Human Landers that are slated to land on the Moon. Dust tolerance is one of the largest risks and concerns affecting Human Landers.  

The selected candidate will perform training assignments at a pre-entry level position. These training assignments will be designed to develop professional working knowledge and abilities requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related tasks. Candidates will be responsible for assisting with cost estimates, assembly of components, machining and 3D printing components, test setup and data collection.  Finally, the interns will present results and have a final out brief to HLS Program Management, JSEG Management, Drake State Department Chairs, Faculty, and Staff.  Students will gain hands-on additive manufacturing, systems engineering, testing, data analysis, and project management experience.  Students will be expected to come on-site to MSFC at a minimum of two to three days per week for several hours for test planning, setup, and testing itself.  

Here’s what you’ll need:

Qualifications:

This opportunity is available to students who are enrolled at Drake State Community and Technical College, maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher, are registered for 6 or more credit hours in the Fall Semester, and are pursuing a degree in Engineering Design, Machine Tool Technology, Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, or Computer Science Systems.

Must be able to provide own transportation. 

The selected candidate must:

• Be familiar with MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.).
• Have good communication skills.

Highly desired skills:

• Experience with CAD software.
• Able to understand engineering drawings.
• Experience with 3D printing.

​​​​​​Our Space Exploration Group (JSEG) offers a partnership in which you can grow personally and professionally within a framework of strong leadership, competitive compensation, and rewarding career paths. Come join our team on the Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation (ESSCA) contract whose work is destined to have a long-range effect on future generations!

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Essential Functions

Work Environment:

Office and laboratory environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). 

Physical Requirements:

Requires lifting of sometimes heavy (up to 40 pounds per person) computer systems and associated hardware when building up or maintaining systems (10%). Requires climbing a ladder or operating a vertical lift (up to 15 feet) to work on the avionics lab structure (25%). Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (20%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and other facilities (10%).

Equipment and Machines:

Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).

Attendance:

Normal workday is from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required. Work schedules for intern employees will be established based on mutual agreement between candidates and employer based on the employer’s normal work schedule and the intern’s academic and personal needs. 

Other Essential Functions:

The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

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