Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA)
aerospace engineering
MechanicalEngineeringIntern
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“Mechanical Engineering Intern at Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA). Skills: CAD modeling, system integration, mechanical design trades, SolidWorks, Creo, NX, Python. contribute to CAD modeling, system integration, mechanical design trades, and potentially software analysis and development activities for related flight systems.. Review the current TSL mechanical architecture, including lidar head, processor, power distribution, chassis elements, cable interfaces, and mounting points.”
Industry & Context.
mechanical design trades; integration trades; Evaluate geometric constraints, center of gravity impacts, mechanical loading, and thermal/environmental considerations.; Iterate designs based on feedback
Must be able to work on site at NASA Langley Research Facility in Hampton, Virginia, US citizenship or permanent US residency is required.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Undergraduate or Graduate student in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related Engineering, An understanding of Computer Aided Design (CAD) and experience using PTC CREO, or similar tools to create models and drawings., Foundational understanding of Statics, Dynamics, Strength of Materials, and design for manufacturing., Programming experience in Python, Julia, or similar language, Excellent communication skills, able to articulate design choices to a team of engineers and project management personnel and create clear assembly instructions., Presentation skills, including creating and sharing PowerPoint presentations clearly exhibiting the design requirements, layout, and plan forward., Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required., Progress toward a degree (undergraduate or graduate) in technical areas of relevance, Must be able to work on site at NASA Langley Research Facility in Hampton, Virginia, US citizenship or permanent US residency is required.
Nice to Have
If schedule permits, the intern may: Support analysis or testing tasks related to Orion flight software components., Assist with scripting, test case generation, or toolchain support (e. g. , Python, MATLAB, or C/C++ integration checks)., Contribute to issue tracking, documentation updates, or software performance verification activities.
What You'll Do.
contribute to CAD modeling
mechanical design trades
and potentially software analysis and development activities for related flight systems.
Review the current TSL mechanical architecture
Develop CAD models (SolidWorks
or NX depending on branch standards) of the TSL assembly as currently configured.
Perform integration trades for mounting TSL onto a drone used for flight testing (small UAV or mid size platform).
Generate conceptual and detailed 3 D models of mounting brackets
vibration isolation components
and cable routing accommodations.
Evaluate geometric constraints
center of gravity impacts
and thermal/environmental considerations.
Iterate designs based on feedback from the TSL engineering team (mechanical
Produce engineering drawings and configuration-controlled CAD packages suitable for internal design reviews.
and other documentation
providing clear comments and guidance
and workshops as needed
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
articulate design choices to a team of engineers and project management personnel; Iterate designs based on feedback from the TSL engineering team (mechanical, electrical, AIT, flight test).
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills, able to articulate design choices to a team of engineers and project management personnel and create clear assembly instructions.; Presentation skills, including creating and sharing PowerPoint presentations clearly exhibiting the design requirements, layout, and plan forward.; Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
Full Job Description
_**Job Description:**_ AMA is currently accepting applications for an Aerospace, Mechanical, Engineering intern to assist in the development of a lunar deployment mechanism, which is planned for deployment to the lunar surface. The Summer Intern will work in the Mechanical Systems Branch at NASA Langley Research Center. to develop flight hardware and ground support equipment for the lunar mission. The designed hardware will be used to support power and communications equipment for use by astronauts during lunar sorties. This internship begins June 1, 2026, and concludes August 7, 2026. Pay range: $23.10 - $27.69 **Responsibilities:** * The intern will contribute to CAD modeling, system integration, mechanical design trades, and potentially software analysis and development activities for related flight systems. * Review the current TSL mechanical architecture, including lidar head, processor, power distribution, chassis elements, cable interfaces, and mounting points. * Develop CAD models (SolidWorks, Creo, or NX depending on branch standards) of the TSL assembly as currently configured. * Perform integration trades for mounting TSL onto a drone used for flight testing (small UAV or mid size platform). * Generate conceptual and detailed 3 D models of mounting brackets, adapters, vibration isolation components, and cable routing accommodations. * Evaluate geometric constraints, center of gravity impacts, mechanical loading, and thermal/environmental considerations. * Iterate designs based on feedback from the TSL engineering team (mechanical, electrical, AIT, flight test). * Produce engineering drawings and configuration-controlled CAD packages suitable for internal design reviews. * Documentation: Develop reports, presentations, and other documentation, providing clear comments and guidance * Attend meetings, teleconferences, and workshops as needed * If schedule permits, the intern may: * Support analysis or testing tasks related to Orion flight software components
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