Overview

Co-Op Electrical Engineering

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Co-Op Electrical Engineering for the PST, supporting the Army Division. The Co-Op Electronics Engineering Technician will become a member of highly specialized team in the Weapons Analysis & Evaluation Division, supporting the U.S. Army’s testing and evaluation of Hypergol, Liquid, Gel, Hybrid, and Solid Rocket Motors, Electric Propulsion Systems, and Air Breathing Propulsion Systems.

JOB DETAILS

LOCATION: Redstone Arsenal neighboring Huntsville, AL

JOB STATUS: Part-Time, Hourly

TRAVEL: Not anticipated.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

The Co-op Engineer is an intern position.

• HS Diploma Required.
• Must be enrolled in and have completed at least one year of education in an accredited program pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering.
• Must have attained a minimum 3.0 grade point average out of a 4.0 grading scale during all Electrical Engineering schooling.
• Must be able to obtain appropriate certifications for Ammunition and Explosives (A&E) Handler/Transporter, respirator certification, forklift certification, and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with HAZMAT endorsement, if necessary.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance (U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants)
• Must participate in Random Drug Screening as a condition of employment.
• Must be able to learn to setup, operate, and utilize Data Acquisition Systems to take measurements of units under test.
• With proper training, oversight, and safety measures, must be able to work with and around hazardous propellant/explosive/energetic materials.
• Good written & spoken communication skills.
• Must be able to become certified in forklift operations and operate forklifts.
• Must have familiarity with computers, including familiarity with MS Office Tools, such as using MS Outlook to send and receive emails and MS Word to generate reports.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Junior or Senior year of schooling or recent graduates highly preferred.
• Greater than 3.5 out of 4.0 GPA preferred.
• Previous education, experience, and/or training in conducting tests involving hazardous chemicals and/or explosives highly desired.
• Experience programming and operating LabVIEW Data Acquisition Systems desired.
• Experience in a Department of Defense test environment preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Learn how to test and evaluate U.S. Army weapon systems, to include solid, liquid/gel/hypergol, electric and hybrid missile propulsion systems.
• Conduct static firing of missile tests, to include test setup, operation, tear down, and post-test data analysis. Operate Data Acquisition Systems (DAQs).
• Utilize DAQs to take measurements.
• Set up networks for test operations. Troubleshoot networking signals.
• Solve problems, troubleshoot, and develop solutions in real time involving the use of LabVIEW.
• Make DAQ design recommendations.
• Setup, operate, and tear-down various instrumentation for test purposes.
• Assist with operations involving explosives and hazardous chemicals while using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided.
• Interpret drawings or sketches. Perform equipment installation, calibration, and support establishment of operational procedures.
• Provide an array of support for the research and development of propulsion technology. Provide technical support to engineers working in the area of propulsion testing.
• Work from schematics, diagrams, engineering drawings, written and verbal descriptions or defined plans to perform installation, assembly, testing, and troubleshooting functions on mechanical components and equipment.
• Perform housekeeping at static test and storage facilities; data acquisition systems installation, checkout, troubleshooting; fabricating and setting up static test fixtures; installing propulsion systems in the static test fixtures; performing instrumentation calibration and test data checkouts.
• If needed, may cross-train to assist with the creation of custom pressure fittings, repair pressure/vacuum vessels/pump, and perform plumbing operations for missile research, development, test, and engineering efforts.
• If needed, may assist with machining tasks such as the fabrication of test tools and test fixtures.
• If needed and once qualified, perform handling, transportation, packaging, and proper storage of class 1.1/1.3 explosive materials and hazardous chemicals.
• Ensure environmental, health, and safety focus is maintained in Ammunition and Explosives operations.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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