Job 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 higher

Innovative

• 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

Behaviors

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

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)

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