Intern - Mechanical Engineer

Arcfield was purpose-built to protect the nation and its allies through innovations in digital transformation, space mission engineering and launch assurance, miniaturized sensors and satellites, advanced modeling and simulation, cybersecurity, and conventional and hypersonic missile support. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA with 16 global offices, Arcfield employs more than 1,500 engineers, analysts, IT specialists, and other professionals with more than 60 years of collective proven experience supporting missions in cyber and space defense, space exploration, hypersonic and nuclear deterrence and warfighter readiness. Visit arcfield.com for more details.

Under general supervision, capable of performing all jobs including the most complex. Works on assignments that are semi-routine in nature, but recognizes the need for occasional deviation from accepted practices. Work is checked since errors may cause delay or expense. May assist and train less experienced personnel. High School plus advanced training, and 2 - 3 yrs of experience. Co-Op / Interns typically represent college students trying to gain related work experience while pursuing an undergraduate degree. Under direct supervision, performs various tasks and assignments for the organization's professional staff in such disciplines as Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing.

HS 3-4 Years

The winning candidate will guide the development, testing and evaluation of aerospace materials; develop mechanical finite element models; use modeling and simulation tools to assess material response and system design performance.

Work in a team environment to plan and accomplish project goals and objectives

• Complete vehicle performance evaluations in hostile and atmospheric reentry environments with advanced computer modeling techniques
• Learn and use FEA mesh tools, and advanced linear and nonlinear FEM solvers
• Learn and use CFD grid tools, and advanced CFD hypersonic flow solvers
• Analyze, interpret, and assess simulation results
• Publish a summary report documenting results

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