• Engineering Student CO-OP (Advanced Technology…

    Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Birmingham, AL)


    Job Descriptions:

    Engineering CO-OP opportunity is at our research division (Kratos SRE) located in Birmingham, AL. The CO-OP requires a 3-semester commitment – rotating working a semester then returning to school for a semester.

     

    This posting is for 2 CO-OPs, one starting in Fall 2025 and one starting Summer 2026. The rotations would be as follows:

     

    Rotation 1 – Fall 2025; Rotation 2 - Summer 2026; and Rotation 3 - Spring 2027

     

    Rotation 1 - Spring 2026; Rotation 2 - Fall 2026; and Rotation 3 – Summer 2027

     

    COOPs support a department of engineers in test preparation and execution, data analysis, and data presentation. Students will also work in close cooperation with a variety of engineers, as well as laboratory and machine shop personnel, in order to accomplish tasks vital to the success of projects. Depending on the team assigned responsibilities may include:

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

    + Assessment of aerospace composites, ceramics, and alloys

    + Design of test hardware using solid modeling software.

    + Test preparation including drawings, text requests, and documentation.

    + Data collection, analysis, and reporting.

    + Laboratory test method development.

    + SOLIDWORKS design and modifications.

    + 3D printing support

    + Additive Manufacturing support

    + Prototyping support as well as computer programming and hardware integration activities.

    + Perform other duties and assist other employees, as assigned.

    Required Experience:

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

    Minimum Qualifications

    + U. S. Citizen

    + Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

    + Completed freshman year in engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics or other related field.

    + Strong analytical and creative problem-solving capabilities

    + Ability to work well with others in a dynamic environment.

    + Strong verbal and written communication skills

    + Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

    + Self-motivated to continually expand knowledge and skills related to this position.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Completed sophomore year in engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, or another related field.

    + Programming experience

    + Experience with additive manufacturing/3D printing

    + Completed physics I, calculus I, and mechanics of materials

     

    (No phone calls please)

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    Keyword: materials,

     

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    From: Kratos Defense