Engineering Student CO-OP: Space & Propulsion Systems (Spring 2025)

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions - Birmingham, AL

Full-time - Intern

Birmingham, AL

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

This COOP opportunity is at our research division (Kratos SRE) located in Birmingham, AL. The COOP requires a 3-semester commitment - rotating working a semester then returning to school for a semester. This COOP rotation is for the following schedule: Rotation I - Spring 2025, Rotation 2 - Fall 2025, and Rotation 3 - Summer 2026. The student will 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. COOPs support a department of engineers in test preparation and execution, data analysis, and data presentation. Assessment of composites, ceramics, and metals primarily for aerospace propulsion systems and hypersonic flight applications. Students will also work hands-on in hardware design and test development. Travel to off-site test facilities and vendor locations may be required.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• U. S. Citizen
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
• Completed freshman year in aerospace, mechanical, or materials engineering.
• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Completed sophomore year in aerospace, mechanical, or materials engineering.
• Candidates who display strong work ethic, scholarship, quality workmanship, problem solving, and time management are highly valued.