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Analytical Mechanics Associates · 3 weeks ago

Materials and Chemical Engineering Intern

Mountain View, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is seeking motivated and detail-oriented Materials and Chemical Engineering Interns to join their team supporting NASA at the Ames Research Center. The role involves working on various thermal protection focused projects and requires involvement in materials processing, characterization, and lab safety-related tasks.

Research

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Materials processing and fabrication

Materials characterization including microstructure, optical, thermal and mechanical properties

High temperature polymer and TPS optimization

UV curable polymers

Lab safety-related tasks (hazardous waste accumulation, housekeeping, and lab safety-related inspections)

Regular reporting (verbal and/or written) to research mentor on progress of project

Documentation of work done and communication of findings to project team

Qualification

Materials processingMaterials characterizationPolymer knowledgeAnalytical lab equipmentLab safety protocolsWritten communicationVerbal communicationTeamworkIndependent work

Required

Currently pursuing a degree (B.S, M.S or PhD) in Materials, Chemical, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering; or a related field

Familiarity with typical lab standard operating procedures (SOP) and safety protocols

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

For some positions: Ability to stand for a majority of the day, and lift up to 50lbs

Expected to work (in person at NASA Ames Research Center) 10 hours per week or more, as allowed by the candidate's course schedule. Therefore, must pursue studies locally (within 20 miles of NASA ARC)

This position requires U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency due to project requirements

Preferred

Knowledge of structure and processing of polymers, ceramic, glass, and porous/insulating materials

Some background knowledge in materials processing and characterization – including familiarity with analytical lab equipment such as Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Thermal Gravimetric Analysis (TGA), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA), and mechanical testing