Work collaboratively with a diverse group of scientists, engineers, and technicians to develop innovative solutions to customer-driven R&D requirements.
Tasked with writing an internal report on your accomplishments and research activities to be turned in at the completion of each employment period.
Support a team working on a variety of diagnostic systems that may include visible imaging systems, radiography, IR imaging, IR radiometry and pyrometry, VISAR (Velocity Interferometer System for any Reflector), and PDV (Photonic Doppler Velocimetry) systems.
Completion of first year Bachelor’s degree in an engineering program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) for Mechanical or Electrical degrees.
or Completion of first year in a Calculus-based STEM bachelor’s degree in engineering; Physics preferred.
Must be actively enrolled in school.
Must have and maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. (upload of current transcripts required)
Desirable operating knowledge of a variety of laboratory instrumentation such as digitizing storage oscilloscopes, digital delay generators, high-bandwidth analog and digital fiber links, and other R&D laboratory instrumentation.
A fundamental knowledge and understanding of computer engineering, computer systems, and computer programming may be utilized on various projects.
Must have:
Planning/organizing skills and initiative
Good written and verbal communication skills
Basic knowledge of engineering equipment, software, systems, calculations, and applications of engineering methods.
Have self-motivating attitude and is open to exploring all areas of engineering.
Ability to follow directions, both written and verbal, and able to work independently as well as part of a team
Strong computer skills are desired, including MS Office and computer programming.
The work location will be Los Alamos, New Mexico.
A pre-placement drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.