Mechanical Engineering Student Support

Posted: April 30, 2009

The Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) is a world-renowned space science research institute at the University of Colorado at Boulder. In the engineering division, professional engineers and mentored students work closely with scientists in designing and building space flight hardware.
LASP’s Mechanical Engineering Department is looking for an undergraduate student to create SolidWorks models and fabrication drawings of space-flight hardware and ground support equipment for NASA flight programs as well as fabrication assembly instructions and test procedures for mechanism testing.  The student will also be involved in grounds support equipment, fixturing, and simple flight hardware part and assembly design as the opportunity arises.
The ideal candidate is an undergraduate student who is at least 2 years away from graduation in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.  This position requires a minimum 3.3 GPA and CAD experience.  The time commitment is a minimum of 10 hrs/week during school and full time during the summer.
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Please visit http://lasp.colorado.edu to learn more about LASP.  The current openings are for the MMS, GOES-R, IIP, and TSIS programs.

Resumes for this position will be accepted until it is filled.  Please submit resume and unofficial transcript via e-mail (preferred) to: HRADS@lasp.colorado.edu.  In your correspondence please include the code MEUGA042909. 

Due to ITAR requirements on NASA programs, only US Citizens and Permanent Residents need apply.  All final applicants being considered for employment are subject to background investigations including a criminal history check and when appropriate a financial and/or motor vehicle history. The University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.