San Diego State University · 17 hours ago
NIWC - Undergraduate III (Senior) - ELFIN Project (Mechanical Engineering Student) Task No. 72-012524
San Diego, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern, Entry Level
$19.28/hr - $19.28/hrSan Diego State University is seeking an Undergraduate III (Senior) for the ELFIN Project in Mechanical Engineering. The role involves providing technical and analytical support in mechanical engineering, including design, fabrication, and integration of RF systems.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and fabrication of mechanical components and assemblies for RF systems
Support mechanical integration of RF hardware systems and test fixtures
CAD modeling using SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar platforms
Support prototype development and testing of mechanical systems
Materials selection and mechanical analysis
Qualification
Required
Must have course work in the discipline requested on the task order Statement of Work
The student must be at the Senior level and have experience in 100% of the task requirements and be able to accomplish 90% of the work independently
Differential equations
Calculus 1, 2 & 3
Physics
Statics and Dynamics
Engineering Design and CAD
Materials Science fundamentals
This position will require the employee to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
Due to the regulations established by the Department of Defense, only US Citizens may qualify
This is a student position and is limited to working 20 hours per week
Candidate must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire
Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results (including a criminal record check)
Preferred
Undergraduate 3 Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related engineering major preferred; relevant majors such as Materials Science, Systems Engineering, or Applied Physics may be suitable given relevant coursework and/or work experience
CAD software proficiency (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Fusion 360, etc.)
Mechanical fabrication and assembly (3D printing, machining, etc.)
Systems Engineering
Ability to read and implement technical documents, engineering drawings, or test standards
Flexible with learning new tools and technologies based on project needs
Independent/self-starter who can operate under minimal oversight
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
Company
San Diego State University
San Diego State University is a public institution offering diverse educational experiences. It is a sub-organization of California State University.
Founded in 1897
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$16MKey Investors
The Conrad Prebys FoundationNational Science FoundationU.S. Department of Agriculture
2025-05-28Grant· $1M
2024-07-03Grant
2023-06-01Grant· $5M
Leadership Team
Leslie Levinson
CFO
Amy Weiss
Professor of Journalism
Recent News
2025-11-19
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