STUDENT ASSISTANT-R&D - STUDENT ENGINEER - Laboratory Engineer

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Who We Are:

We are a collaborative, agile team of engineers within Southwest Research Institute dedicated to advancing science and applying technology for the benefit of government and industry. We develop next-generation thermal and fluid systems across data center cooling, energy and power, aerospace, aviation, and defense—delivering objective, high-impact solutions to complex engineering challenges.

Objectives of this Role:

• Work under direction of a senior engineer to assist in research on fluid systems and fluid handling equipment.
• Operate experimental testing programs that create field-realistic process flow conditions (pressure, temperature, fluids) in controlled test environments.
• Year-round local student position.
• Anticipated start of Fall 2026.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Conduct experimental laboratory research for complex fluid flow systems at existing oil, water, gas, and particle multiphase flow facilities and other specialized temporary test setups.
• Manage and prioritize assigned tasks among multiple projects.
• With support from senior staff, solve problems that do not have a clear solution path.
• Learn and apply new skills in a fast-paced research environment led by pursuit of industry’s most pressing engineering challenges.
• Conduct experimental testing, implement data acquisition and controls systems, and interpret collected data to make conclusions.

Requirements:

• Must be pursuing a Bachelors degree Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering or other related engineering degree.
• 0 years: SolidWorks, Python, LabVIEW, thermodynamics, heat transfer, or fluid dynamics.
• Local San Antonio student position.
• Anticipated start of Fall 2026.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Special Requirements:

Must be a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen, non-U.S. citizen national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) due to ITAR work in section.

Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas

Military Friendly: Your military experience may apply to this position

For more information about this division, visit the Mechanical Engineering home page.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.

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