Intern - Undergraduate (technical)

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

We have an exciting opportunity for an undergraduate Intern with a field of study in Mechanical Engineering to join our Electromagnetic Systems (EMS) Group located in Huntsville, Alabama.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under general supervision, participates in the day-to-day activities of assigned functional area assisting in the completion of routine and non-routine tasks.
• Assists in applying knowledge to analyze, investigate and resolve problems.
• Assists in developing electronic and hard copy reports, records, diagrams and charts.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Supports the design of missile, projectile, or other air vehicle airframes.
• Performs aerodynamic predictions for missiles, projectiles, or other air vehicles using engineering level tools and/or Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) codes.
• Perform first order propulsion analysis.
• May assist in the planning and execution of laboratory, wind tunnel, or field-based testing and performing post-test analyses.
• Supports the development of conceptual and preliminary design tools.
• Perform data analysis tasks, such as analyzing aerodynamic databases or flight test data, using standard tools such as MATLAB or Python.
• Participates in the day to day activities of assigned functional area assisting in the completion of non-routine and advanced tasks.
• Assists in applying engineering principles to analyze, investigate and resolve non-routine problems.
• Assists in developing electronic and hard copy reports, records, diagrams and charts of results from engineering tasks.
• Make a 15 minute technical presentation to company leaders summarizing the work performed during the internship period.
• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Other duties as assigned or required.
  
  
  

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Base Salary: $44,590 - 66,295

Job Type: Full-Time Hourly

The General Atomics(GA) group of companies is a world renowned leader in developing high - technology systems ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to electromagnetic systems; remotely operated surveillance aircraft; airborne sensors; advanced electronic, wireless, and laser technologies; and biofuels. We offer an excellent opportunity to realize your full potential and fulfill your career aspirations.Join the GA Team where you can make a difference! Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer