Mechanical Test Engineer INTERN at Sierra Lobo, Inc. in Cleveland, OH

Summary: Sierra Lobo, Inc. is dedicated to providing engineering and technical services at NASA Glenn Research Center, focusing on aeropropulsion and space propulsion. They are seeking a Mechanical Test Engineer Intern to work with Senior Engineers on mechanical engineering tasks for various test projects, ensuring compliance with aviation and space mission standards. Responsibilities: - Work directly with NASA and TFOME engineers - May develop and test technologies related to aviation, such as improving aircraft designs, studying aerodynamics, or enhancing flight safety - Or related to space exploration, researching propulsion systems, scientific research, satellite development, or other space-related initiatives - May develop, execute, or review tests for systems, equipment, for aircraft or spacecraft - This could include things like structural testing, environmental testing, thermal tests, vibration testing, and more ensuring everything meets the standards for aviation or space missions - Specific test projects might include design of mechanical systems and or test hardware, overseeing mechanical hardware fabrication, mechanical system and hardware installation, writing specifications for hardware and test requirements, and final report generation - Test projects cover a wide variety of test types in many facilities including wind tunnels, air-breathing engine and engine component facilities, acoustic chambers, space propulsion (chemical and electrical) and space environment chambers including cryogenic applications - Analyze mechanical system requirements to match system capabilities with test requirements - Prepare documentation, specifications and purchase requisitions for mechanical facility equipment supporting facility development efforts - Evaluating vendor proposals and provides technical recommendations for procurement - Develop and update system schematics, drawings, technical procedures, and quality control (ISO 9001) documentation Required Qualifications: - Must be working in and completed a minimum of 2 years curriculum towards a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (e.g. Mechanical, Aerospace, etc.) or equivalent - Able to work with Senior Engineers in the planning, design, and technical execution of mechanical engineering/technical tasks and project management for a wide variety of mechanical systems including, hydraulics, high vacuum, cryogenics, pneumatics, fluid mechanics, fluid dynamics, aerodynamics, and mechanical designs - Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to quickly integrate into a team environment Preferred Qualifications: - General knowledge/experience of one or more aspects related to Mechanical aerospace/space testing and facility operations are highly desirable - General understanding of fluid flow (liquid and gaseous), thermodynamics, mechanics, motor/pump/fan operation desirable Required Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics Important Skills: Aerospace Engineering, Project Management