Master's Engineering Intern

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Kratos SRE is a market leader in testing, characterization, and understanding of advanced materials in extreme environments. From advanced carbon-carbon composites to complex refractory metals, KSRE brings world-class expertise and test facilities to the problems facing government and commercial customers in the aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors.

Kratos SRE in Birmingham, AL is seeking a master's student to fill this internship while completing their master's curriculum. This position will be working as part of a team within the Thermo-Structural Systems Group. This will entail supporting and assisting engineers with materials evaluation projects for systems within the Department of Defense and their government subcontractors. Additional duties include assisting other engineers in the facility and test development to push and research new technologies in the labs and propose testing efforts in support of RFP/RFQs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Materials evaluation
• Testing, development and research

Other Job Functions

• Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: iiNone

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• U. S. Citizen
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
• Currently pursuing masteris degree in mechanical or Materials Engineering
• Strong analytical skills and creative problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work well with others in a dynamic environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Self-motivated to continually expand knowledge and skills related to this position.