Mechanical Test Engineer INTERN

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work directly with NASA and TFOME engineers. This could involve cross-disciplinary teamwork, where communication and collaboration between different teams are crucial for success.
• May develop and test technologies related to aviation, such as improving aircraft designs, studying aero-dynamics, enhancing flight safety 0r related to space exploration, researching propulsion systems, scientific research, satellite development, or other space-related initiatives.
• May develop, execute, or review tests for systems, equipment, for aircraft or spacecraft. This could include things like structural testing, environmental testing, thermal tests, vibration testing, and more ensuring everything meets the standards for aviation or space missions.
• Specific test projects might include design of mechanical systems and/or test hardware, overseeing mechanical hardware fabrication, mechanical system and hardware installation, writing specifications for hardware and test requirements, and final report generation. Test projects cover a wide variety of test types in many facilities including wind tunnels, air-breathing engine and engine component facilities, acoustic chambers, space propulsion (chemical and electrical) and space environment chambers including cryogenic applications.
• Analyze mechanical system requirements to match system capabilities with test requirements.
• Prepare documentation, specifications and purchase requisitions for mechanical facility equipment supporting facility development efforts.
• Evaluating vendor proposals and provides technical recommendations for procurement.
• Develop and update system schematics, drawings, technical procedures, and quality control (ISO 9001) documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be working in and completed a minimum of 2 years curriculum towards a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (e.g.Mechanical, Aerospace, etc.) or equivalent.
• Able to work with Senior Engineers in the planning, design, and technical execution of mechanical engineering/technical tasks and project management for a wide variety of mechanical systems including, hydraulics, high vacuum, cryogenics, pneumatics, fluid mechanics, fluid dynamics, aero-dynamics, and mechanical designs.
• General knowledge/experience of one or more aspects related to Mechanical aerospace/space testing and facility operations are highly desirable.
• General understanding of fluid flow (liquid and gaseous), thermo-dynamics, mechanics, motor/pump/fan operation desirable.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to quickly integrate into a team environment.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
 
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
 
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This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.