Amainc

Experimental Materials Intern – Fall 2026

Mountain View, CA · Intern · Internship

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About the role

Job Description: Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is seeking three highly motivated and detail-oriented Experimental Materials Interns.
The positions are expected to start in August 2026 and continue for a minimum of five months.
Level of effort can be variable during the school year based on course schedule but may ramp up to full-time during the summer.

Developing and refining data analysis pipelines (e.g., Shannon Entropy metrics) for automated defect detection in advanced materials
Assisting with CAD design and design-for-printability review for test articles, fixtures, and experiment support structures
Supporting integration, design iteration, and performance evaluation of hardware (e.g., nozzles) for plasma and MHD experiments
Continued support of resin and ceramic additive manufacturing capabilities, including software configuration, handling of alumina and engineering resins, post-processing of printed parts, and documentation of print defects and performance trends.
This includes producing nozzles, plasma test articles, fixtures, and experiment support structures, as well as assisting with CAD design and design-for-printability reviews for MHD and plasma-flow research.
Support for integration design work on the ARCTRON platform, including evaluation of nozzle and printed-material performance, iterative design of a convergent-divergent nozzle for plasma discharge experiments, and continued expansion of data acquisition and test automation capabilities via the STARDAC platform.
Interns will collaborate with researchers, contractors, and fellow interns across these efforts, contributing to practical fabrication, experimental setup, documentation, and hands-on evaluation-while working within the broader technical direction of ongoing research projects.

Currently pursuing a B.S. degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs (required for some positions involving fabrication/lab work)
With over 60 years of experience, AMA specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions.
Experience with CAD software and design for additive manufacturing
Experience with data analysis, scripting, or automation (e.g., Python, MATLAB)
Experience with materials testing in extreme-environment conditions (e.g., Arc Jet, plasma discharge)
Required Qualifications

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