Mechanical Engineering Intern

Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico

Time Type: Part time

Job Description

Title:

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Program Summary

KBR is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to join our team at our office in Las Cruces, NM. The Mechanical Engineering Intern will be responsible as a part-time college/university mechanical engineering student for beginning level engineering of mechanical systems. The selected candidate will support multiple projects from a mechanical engineering standpoint in an RF communications industry.

Job Summary

The Mechanical Engineer Intern will work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment amongst professionals within an engineering and manufacturing facility. Under the supervision and mentorship of a senior engineer, this intern will be introduced but not limited to processes, procedures, and tools to efficiently perform analysis on stress, strain, thermal management, hardware integration, component selection, and engineering documentation.

Roles and Responsibilities

· Learn details of and function within our cross-functional engineering team

· Review and update drawings by utilizing appropriate design, revision, and procedures

· Research and identify new mechanical parts, components, and materials

· Support IR&D, general design analyses, and design validation efforts

· Design documentation support and design review preparations

· Provide support to engineering during onsite or remote system integration efforts

· Manage data, including test results, Bills-of-Material, quotations, drawings, technical data sheets, etc.

· Perform integration and equipment installations

· Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

· Must be a U.S. citizen

· Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at a four-year university, pursuing a degree in Mechanical and/or Aerospace Engineering

Preferred Qualifications

· Basic experience using Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software

· Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.00

· Able to work a minimum 20 hours per week during the semester, 40+ hours during the summer

· Able to perform manufacturing tasks (hardware integration, equipment installations, assembly, etc.)

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.