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GRADUATE POSITION

Mechanical Engineering Graduate Research Assistant

Posted: April 25, 2008


The Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) is a world-renowned space science research institute at the University of Colorado at Boulder. In the engineering division, professional engineers and mentored students work closely with scientists in designing and building space flight hardware.

LASP’s Mechanical Engineering Department has an opening for one graduate student to design, create SolidWorks drawings, and oversee design fabrication through the production process of hardware, ground support equipment, and text fixtures for NASA flight programs.  Graduate Assistants will also write fabrication assembly instructions and test procedures for mechanisms and assemblies.  The ideal candidate is a current graduate student in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or an undergraduate senior who plans to attend grad school next fall.  Required coursework – Mechanical Design, Statics, Materials, SolidWorks or other CAD software.  Working knowledge of ANSYS or FEMAP / NASTRAN is a plus.  The time commitment is 20 hrs/wk minimum as required by GRA standards during the school year and full-time over the summers.  Tuition remission will be applied as per Graduate School policy.
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Please visit http://lasp.colorado.edu to learn more about LASP.  The current opening is for the GOES-R program.

Resumes for this position will be accepted until it is filled.  Please submit resume and unofficial transcript via e-mail (preferred) to: HRADS@lasp.colorado.edu, or mail to LASP, 1234 Innovation Dr., Boulder, CO  80303.  In your correspondence please include the code MEGRA042508.  Due to ITAR requirements on NASA programs, only US Citizens and Permanent Residents need apply.  All final applicants being considered for employment are subject to background investigations including a criminal history check and when appropriate a financial and/or motor vehicle history. The University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.