Description

　　The Test Technology Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has an exciting opportunity for an outstanding Intern to provide defense-related technical support with ARA. We’re looking for an individual to support field testing and data at our Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico office. The successful candidate will support field testing and analysis and should have a strong interest in problem solving and innovation. Field testing may occur on Kirtland AFB, White Sands Missile Range, NM, or Moriarty, NM with potential short-term travel to other CONUS locations.

　　The candidate should have a background in Engineering, Science or a related discipline. Duties will include field activities at a variety of test sites, analysis of instrumentation data, engineering calculations, use of software tools and technical writing.

　　The successful applicant will have the desire to grow their expertise in many different engineering skills and apply to real world problems. The applicant will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that requires strong problem solving and communication skills.

　　Essential Functions

　　Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance

　　US citizenship is required

　　Engineering and science analysis

　　Data analysis and interpretation

　　Experience and Skills Required

　　Technical capabilities and interests

　　Critical thinking and the ability to employ the scientific method

　　Ability to work well within a team and achieve assignments independently

　　Strong communication skills (oral and written)

　　Education

　　Sophomore year or above in engineering or science program with GPA 3.0 or higherInnovative

　　Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

　　Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

　　Preferred

　　We are looking for multiple preferred skillsets for our summer intern positions:

　　Field experience, familiarity with outdoor work or activities

　　Coding experience: The ability to write small scripts in MATLAB or other program to quickly process data.

　　Experience with CAD programs such as SolidWorks

　　Qualifications

　　Behaviors

　　Required

　　Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

　　Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

　　Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

　　Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

　　Motivations

　　Required

　　Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

　　Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

　　Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

　　Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

　　The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)