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Based in Southern California with locations in Malibu, Calabasas and Camarillo; HRL has been on the leading edge of technology, conducting pioneering research and advancing the state of the art.
General Description:
Do you want to supplement your education with real-world experience through an internship that encourages you to explore multiple facets of mechanical engineering in a single role from hardware design, to detailed analyses, and hands-on testing? Do you want to work on pioneering technologies in a mission focused environment? Well our Mechanical Products team is seeking a Summer Intern to help develop state of the art low noise cryogenic systems in support of advancing HRL’s world-leading silicon quantum dot technologies. In this role, the candidate will join a diverse team of engineers and scientists to progress the mechanical design of cryogenic test systems, perform complex thermal analyses, and conduct experimental tests to inform design decisions.
Essential Duties:
- Design mechanical hardware, create drawings for machining, and develop system assembly instructions.
- Analyze the thermal and dynamic performance of novel cryogenic systems.
- Develop and execute low temperature tests to validate analyses and inform design decisions.
- •Integrate and validate system hardware in a laboratory environment.
- Present progress and key findings in design reviews and team meetings.
Required Skills:
Experience with (or a curiosity to learn) mechanical hardware design (e.g. Solidworks), finite element analysis (e.g. Ansys, COMSOL), programming languages (e.g. Python, Matlab), and hands-on testing is desired. Experience in a university research lab, national lab, or industrial research and development company is a plus.
Required Education:
Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related discipline. Coursework covering mechanical design and heat transfer is desired.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to work for extended periods while standing or sitting at a computer workstation. Must be sufficiently mobile, have visual and hearing acuity, and manual dexterity to safely work within a laboratory environment.
Special Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required.
Compensation:
The pay range for this position is $30 - $35 per hour.
Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hires for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific range during the hiring process.
$30 - $35 an hour
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At HRL, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
HRL offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package. Our Regular/Full Time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K match, gym facilities, PTO, growth potential, and an exciting and challenging work environment.
HRL Laboratories is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training or promoting, on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, age, U.S. military or protected veteran status, union membership, or political affiliation. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
