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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Undergrad Engineering Support Specialist Intern
The Materials Science Division of Applied Research Lab (ARL) is looking for several highly motivated undergraduate students to assist with various activities in the Materials Science Division.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply. This position would be for an Engineering Support Specialist Intern.
Typical duties for a broad range of programs involving gear train technology, additive manufacturing, powder processing, cold spray manufacturing, robotics, testing, modeling and simulation, and characterization include assisting with:
Material synthesis
Device fabrication
Process simulation for fabrication
Development of advanced materials and material systems
Students Majoring in the following are encouraged to apply:
Engineering, Welding and Metal Fabrication Technology programs
Materials Science and Engineering (MATSE)
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Science
Aerospace engineering
Nuclear Engineering
The successful candidates will work up to 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters and 40 hours/week over the summer. This is a paid internship located at ARL’s Innovation Park location; relocation and housing are not provided.
Candidate selected may be subject to a government security investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the Applied Research Laboratory will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen
ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part of our workforce.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
All positions at ARL require candidates to possess the ability to obtain a government security clearance; you will be notified during the interview process if this position is subject to a government background investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
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