Near-Space Exploration Student Assistants 26SP

Position Details

Position Summary

Position Title Near-Space Exploration Student Assistants 26SP

Posting Number

Division School of Engineering and Computing

Department Col. of Engineering & Business

Location Erie, Pa

Position Summary

Career Readiness Learning Objectives:

• Communication – Be able to clearly and effectively exchange information, ideas, facts, and perspectives with the faculty advisor and any others working on the assigned project.
• Critical Thinking – Be able to identify technical issues, as applicable, arising from project activities and come up with feasible approaches to addressing those issues.
  
  

The ECE department is soliciting applications for multiple student assistant positions in the following job function:

• To assist an ECE faculty member in conducting lab and field experiments relevant to NASA mission-related research.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• US citizenship REQUIRED — no exceptions
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Good communication skills, good teamwork, and being able to work under minimal supervision are desired.
• Hands-on experience in laboratory work with electronic devices and software tools a plus.
• Undergraduate students in electrical and cyber engineering preferred but other engineering majors will also be considered.
  
  

Physical Demands

Some lifting work is required, e.g. moving PC or small lab equipment from lab to lab or to field test sites.

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 3

Job Posting Open Date 12/08/2025

Job Posting Close Date 03/15/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

This student assistant position does NOT come with tuition assistance.

This appointment is for 26/SP only.

Apply on line and submit a recent resume.