Airworthiness/Medical Test Engineer Internship

Description

The Department of Defense (DoD), U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory (USAARL) is offering a post-bachelor's internship opportunity. 

What will I be doing?

The internship opportunity will provide experience with the Airworthiness Evaluation and Certification program at USAARL.  The program consists of military standard (MIL-STD) testing on medical items for use on military rotary wing and fixed wing aircraft.  As the selected candidate, you will learn from the lead engineer or test manager how to design, set up, program, and conduct MIL-STD testing to include altitude, hot, cold, humidity, explosive atmosphere, rapid decompression, acceleration, drop, Electromagnetic Interference and Compatibility (EMI/EMC), vibration, sand, dust, and rain testing of medical equipment.

The internship will also provide experience with projects focusing on giving medical care to patients on board military medical transport vehicles, also known as enroute care. These enroute care projects may include testing and evaluation of medical equipment and/or conducting medical research specific to movement of patients. The participant will learn and apply research methods focused on testing, data collection, data analysis, and laboratory testing using simulators. The participant may also learn and apply grant writing principles and research protocol (e.g., Institutional Review Board - IRB) writing principles. Finally, the participant will learn and apply concepts of statistical analysis and unique data reduction and analysis techniques to test and research data. The participant will also have the opportunity to participate in ongoing data collection in laboratory and field settings. The participant will collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team on-site and at temporary duty travel locations.

Why should I apply?

Under the guidance of a mentor, you will engage in activities and research in several areas. These include, but are not limited to:

• Gain skills designing and developing airborne instrumentation systems and video systems.

Where will I be located?

Fort Novosel, Alabama

What is the anticipated start date?

The USAARL is ready to make appointments immediately. Exact start dates will be determined at the time of selection and in coordination with the selected candidate. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and internships will be filled as qualified candidates are identified.

What is the appointment length?

This appointment is a twelve-month research appointment, with the possibility to be renewed for additional research periods. Appointments may be extended depending on funding availability, project assignment, program rules, and availability of the participant.

What are the benefits?

You will receive a stipend to be determined by USAARL. Stipends are typically based on a participant’s academic standing, discipline, experience, and research facility location. Other benefits may include the following:

Health Insurance Supplement (Participants are eligible to purchase health insurance through ORISE)

Relocation Allowance

Training and Travel Allowance

About U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory

The U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory (USAARL) located at Fort Novosel, Alabama, is a nationally recognized laboratory for research into safety, survival, impact tolerance, sustainability and performance effectiveness of aviators and Soldiers. The USAARL’s research focuses on blunt, blast and accelerative injury and protection; crew survival in military helicopters and combat vehicles; the en route care environment; human operator health and performance in complex systems and sensory performance, injury and protection. Current USAARL work for the Army’s modernization priorities includes research in the areas of future vertical lift, the next generation combat vehicle and directed-energy weapons. The Laboratory’s highly skilled workforce consists of rated aviators, medical professionals, doctoral- and masters-level researchers, and research technicians.  Visit https://usaarl.health.mil/ to learn more about USAARL.

About ORISE

This program, administered by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and DoD. Participants do not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DoD or any other office or agency. Instead, you will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE appointment letter and Terms of Appointment.  Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.  For more information, visit the ORISE Research Participation Program at the U.S. Department of Defense.

Qualifications

The qualified candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a technical field, preferably engineering. Must be proficient using Microsoft Office products and test measurement instruments, for example, multi-meters, cameras, thermometers, etc.

Application Requirements

A complete application consists of:

Zintellect Profile

Educational and Employment History

Essay Questions (goals, experiences, and skills relevant to the opportunity)

Resume (PDF)

Transcripts/Academic Records - For this opportunity, an unofficial transcript or copy of the student academic records printed by the applicant or by academic advisors from internal institution systems may be submitted. Click here for detailed information about acceptable transcripts.

Two Recommendation Your application will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed until two recommendation(s) are submitted. We encourage you to contact your recommender(s) as soon as you start your application to ensure they are able to complete the recommendation form and to let them know to expect a message from Zintellect. Recommenders will be asked to rate your scientific capabilities, personal characteristics, and describe how they know you. You can always log back in to your Zintellect account and check the status of your application. 

If you have questions, send an email to ARMY-MRMC@orise.orau.gov. Please list the reference code of this opportunity MRMC-AARL-2022-0003 in the subject line of the email. Please understand that ORISE does not review applications or select applicants; selections are made by the sponsoring agency identified on this opportunity. All application materials should be submitted via the “Apply” button at the bottom of this opportunity listing.  Please do not send application materials to the email address above.