Technical Engineering Specialist (Mechanical) Internship at the Applied Research Lab (ARL)

This role will support a wide range of tasking to support applied research, development, prototyping, integration, fabrication, and testing activities in support of the military.

ABOUT THE JOB

• Support research and development activities, including design support, layout, fabrication, machining coordination, assembly, integration, and testing of experimental hardware, prototype systems, and facility-based research equipment• Assist in the development, modification, and refinement of experimental setups, mechanical subsystems, test fixtures, tooling, and prototype assemblies• Perform inspection, calibration, testing, and troubleshooting of mechanical systems and subsystems, including structural assemblies, fluid systems, rotating equipment, and integrated electromechanical test setups• Identify mechanical system failures and performance issues; conduct root-cause analysis; document findings; implement corrective actions in coordination with engineering staff

RESPONSIBILITIES✨

• Support research and development activities, including design support, layout, fabrication, machining coordination, assembly, integration, and testing of experimental hardware, prototype systems, and facility-based research equipment.
• Assist in developing, modifying, and refining experimental setups, mechanical subsystems, test fixtures, tooling, and prototype assemblies.
• Perform inspection, calibration, testing, and troubleshooting of mechanical systems and subsystems, including structural assemblies, fluid systems, rotating equipment, and integrated electromechanical test setups.
• Identify mechanical system failures and performance issues; conduct root-cause analysis, document findings, and implement corrective actions in coordination with engineering staff.

QUALIFICATIONS✨

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance.
• Must comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors.
• Proficient in the use of mechanical tools.
• Understanding of engineering drawings and parts identification, and of mechanical, electrical, and electronic components.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365; ability and willingness to perform basic computer tasks and learn computer programs.
• Associate’s degree, four years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; additional degree and/or years of experience required for higher levels.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

Required Skills/Experience areas include:• Proficient in the use of mechanical tools• Understanding of engineering drawings and parts identification• Understanding of mechanical, electrical and electronic components• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, with the ability and willingness to perform basic computer tasks and learn computer programs• An Associate’s degree or 4 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional degree and/or years of experience required for higher levels.

ELIGIBLE SERVICE BRANCHES

US Air Force, US Army, US Coast Guard, US Marine Corps, US Navy, US Space Force

OTHER

Applicant must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors. ARL operates in a secure information environment involving Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Classified information. Personal electronic devices brought onsite must be registered and may be restricted from certain areas. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen. If you are interested in being considered for this SkillBridge Internship opportunity, complete this interest form for service members: https://forms.office.com/r/SMbv7jfM05