Intern: Mechanical Engineer/Manufacturing Engineer

The Mechanical/Manufacturing intern will have responsibilities to research, design, test, and fabricate components and subsystems for use on product lines including stratospheric balloons and airships.

Guiding Principles

• Do What is Right-We have integrity and strong character We are trustworthy We follow through on our commitments We are respectful We value diverse backgrounds, approaches, and perspectives We take care of our team members and our customers.
• Dare Mighty Things-We have courage We do what others think is impossible We love the challenge We are not afraid to take risks We have passion We have a bias for action We make things happen We succeed under adversity We are resilient We have grit.
• Make A Difference-We make the world better with our products and solutions We are engaged in our community We each make a difference within our company We are lifelong learners, both professionally and personally We are servant leaders.
• Own It-We take responsibility We are entrepreneurial We take pride in everything we do We check our egos at the door We delegate authority We empower team members to make decisions We learn from failure We support one another.
• Simplify-We actively seek out way to simplify We value clarity and brevity We break plans down into actionable steps We streamline processes We are humble We make do with what we have We are resourceful.

Essential Functions:

Learn the product development process and apply design efforts on your own project.
Document design and testing as appropriate on each phase of the project.
Provide engineering assistance to internal teams or external customers on existing projects.
Use knowledge and skills in the engineering discipline.
Performs technical work that does not require previous experience.
Works independently, as well as with a team.
Complete summer end internship presentation.
Demonstrated the guiding principles of Aerostar.
May be called upon to perform comparable duties of a similar or related nature and/or assist in other areas as needed.

Education & Experience:

Minimum of 2 years towards a bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical or manufacturing engineering.
Proficiency with MS Word and MS Excel is required.
Familiarity with one or more of SolidWorks, Matlab, or Python desired.
Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, without close supervision.
Ability to work with a high level of confidentiality.
Capacity to be flexible and multitask.
Ability to communicate effectively with team members and leadership staff.

Physical Requirements: Required to sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions: Exposure to a normal office environment. Position may occasionally require entering a production environment, including exposure to noise, fumes, moving machinery, and varied temperatures.

Benefits:

Interns are eligible to participate in some of our benefits such as 401(k)-retirement plan, paid time off (PTO), gym membership reimbursement, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

EEOC Statement:

Aerostar is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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