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Engineering CO-OP

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Huntsville, AL Intern
POSTED ON 3/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2025
Kratos Defense is currently seeking an Engineering CO-OP to support our MACH TB 2.0 Program in Huntsville, AL. The CO-OP opportunity 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 – Summer 2025, Rotation 2 – Spring 2026, and Rotation 3 – Fall 2026.

CO-OPs support a department of engineers in test preparation and execution, data analysis, and data presentation 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.

The student will work in close cooperation with a variety of engineers in order to accomplish tasks vital to the success of projects. Depending on the team assigned responsibilities may include:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Qualifications

  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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.

This workplace is a secured facility and U.S. Citizenship, a background check, and drug test are required.

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