Gateway Summer 2024 Intern

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!     

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration. Jacobs is NASA's largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Gateway Summer 2024 Intern to join our team with the Engineering Division.

**This internship is a temporary role not to exceed 12 weeks**

The Summer 2024 Intern - Mechanical Engineer for work on a concept for a new Portable Equipment design will: 

• Work in a team environment, and report to project engineer or project manager for technical support, task assignment, and processes
• Work with a fellow EE to design and provide the mechanical support for a prototype piece of hardware that provides power for portable equipment.
• Tasks will include working with 3D CAD modeling software to design the enclosure, help assemble and/or write assembly procedure for building up the prototype, as well as specifying parts and outsourcing the construction of machined parts designed for this prototype
• Thermal analysis and/or testing of heat generating units inside the box.  Based on test results and/or analysis, candidate will design or modify the heat extraction capabilities of the enclosure
• Interact frequently with other JETS teams and departments
• Perform job functions based on pre-established guidelines or instructions
• Perform other duties as required
• Perform hands on testing of power board and thermal/efficiency measurements of DC/DC converters

Requisition Qualifications: 

• Minimum 1 year of school (Ideally 2 )
  
• Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering (Other engineering may be appropriate on case/case basis)
  
• Interest in CAD Modeling and Hardware testing
  
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  
• Currently enrolled at an accredited university
  
• Completed at least 60 credit hours
  
• Minimum of a 2.8 GPA
  
• Self-motivated, team player and adaptability to a dynamic environment and the ability to complete all assignments as required
  
• Must have the ability to visualize and work with complex mechanical/electrical systems and work with others in problem solving as part of a team
  
• Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision

Requisition Preferences: 

• Mechanical engineering degree seeking student
  
• Familiarity with common hand tools and proficiency using them to perform assembly, disassembly, and troubleshooting on mechanical and electrical systems
  
• Prior experience with hardware anomaly troubleshooting and failure analysis
  
• Experience with procedure development
  
• Experience with NASA or Aerospace Industry 
  
• Experience with written procedures and quality controls
  
• Experience with CAD & 2D/3D Drawings
  
• Experience with tools like Thermal Desktop and/or ANSYS Fluent or similar software
  
• Experience with doing physical testing - assembling test hardware, destructively testing components, deconstructing and analyzing hardware post-test

Why Join Our Team?

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Click on the below links to view just a small sample of all that we do! Come join our team and be part of our future. We look forward to seeing you!

See What We Do

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In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

• Excellent personal and professional career growth
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
• Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.