The Test Technology Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has an exciting opportunity for an outstanding Graduate Student Intern to provide defense-related technical support with ARA. We’re looking for an individual to support energetic and explosive field testing and data analysis at our Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico office. The successful candidate should have a strong interest in problem solving and innovation. Field testing may occur on Kirtland AFB, White Sands Missile Range, NM, or Moriarty, NM with potential short-term travel to other CONUS locations.

The candidate should have completed or will be completing their master’s degree in engineering, science or a related discipline. Duties will include hands-on field activities at a variety of test sites, analysis of instrumentation data, engineering calculations, use of software tools and technical writing.

The successful applicant will have the desire to grow their expertise in many different engineering skills and apply to real world problems. The applicant will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that requires strong problem solving and communication skills.

Essential Functions

• Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance
• US citizenship is required
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Engineering and science analysis
• On-site, hands on field testing and experimentation
• Data analysis and interpretation

Experience and Skills Required

• Technical capabilities and interests
• Critical thinking and the ability to employ the scientific method
• Ability to work well within a team and achieve assignments independently
• Strong communication skills (oral and written)

Education

• Master’s degree in engineering or science with GPA 3.5 or higher
• • Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
  • Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

  Preferred

  • Field experience, familiarity with outdoor work or activities
  • Coding experience: The ability to write small scripts in MATLAB, python or other program to quickly process data
  • Experience with CAD programs such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD
  • Experience with Finite Element programs such as LS-DYNA or Abaqus

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
• 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
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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