Are you a student or just beginning a career in the trades? The Test Technology Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Intern to support defense-related technical projects. This position involves supporting field testing and data collection efforts alongside engineering and scientific staff at Kirtland Air Force Base and White Sands Missile Range. As a Field Technician Intern, you will assist in the fabrication of structures and test articles, including tasks such as welding, carpentry, machining, concrete placement, heavy equipment operation, and surveying.

We’re looking for someone who works well in a team environment, is eager to learn, and can contribute creative ideas while developing problem-solving skills alongside experienced engineers and technicians.

In this hands-on role, you will gain experience using a variety of tools and equipment, including saws, drills, forklifts, welding tools, and other mechanical systems. Responsibilities also include supporting test setup, fabricating test articles, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.
• Problem Solving and communication skills.
• US citizenship is required.
• Maintain assigned tool and equipment inventory.
• Able to wear a respirator-Fit test for Air Purifier, Half – face and Full-face respirator.
• Ability to read provided design drawings or willingness to learn.
• 25% Traveling (as needed).
• work outside conditions.
• Lift 50lbs.

Experience and Skills Desired:

• Learn critical thinking and the ability to employ best solution practices.
• Ability to work well with a team.
• Some familiarity in the general construction field or equivalent willingness to learn.
• Some familiarity with 0peration of heavy equipment or willing to learn.
• Metal fabrication capabilities or willingness to learn.
• Welding with the ability to be certified and willingness to learn.
• Carpentry skills or willingness to learn.
• Concrete placing and finishing skills or willingness to learn.

Desired but not Necessary:

• Survey experience
• OSHA training
• CDL

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

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