Intern - Undergraduate (technical)
General Atomics and Affiliated Companies
- San Diego, CA
- $26.00 per hour
- Training
- Full-time
- Works under general supervision in the IFT Group to assist in activities related to fabrication, metrology, and quality of precision components
- Candidate will be mainly responsible for assisting in capsule fill tube assemblies in support of the National Inertial Fusion Program.
- There will be extensive hands-on lab work required.
- Much of the work will involve small scale mechanical assemblies and advanced metrology methods.
- Supports staff in other areas related to inertial fusion technology and target fabrication as required
- Participates in the day-to-day activities of the assigned functional area assisting in the completion of advanced tasks and problem-solving
- Communicates and presents on results of assigned projects
- Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
- Typically requires enrollment as an undergraduate student at a recognized college or university.
- Candidate must have a strong laboratory work ethic, and adaptable to other target fabrication and characterization needs as they arise.
- Experience in wet chemistry and advanced microscopy techniques would is preferable.
- Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or related major preferred.
- Ability to learn and use complex and technical equipment.
- Communication skills necessary to write and record precise information as well as interface with staff in a professional environment.