Graduate Research Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

ReLogic Research, Inc. is seeking a self-starting, highly motivated, mechanical engineer for a part-time position at ReLogic. ReLogics central focus is to continually promote a culture that stimulates personal, professional, and intellectual growth, while developing elegant solutions to tough problems. We encourage teammates to be self-governing based on high standards of professionalism and judgement.

This Mechanical Engineer role will be in direct support of ReLogics efforts to solve priority problems highly aligned with our national defense strategy, while also supporting research activities with the National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence (NCAME) at Auburn University as a Graduate Research Assistant (GRA).

This position is a hybrid part-time role to provide industry experience and training in the defense sector, while the candidate pursues a masters in mechanical engineering at Auburn University. In addition to the part time position at ReLogic, the assistantship provides additional benefits through Auburn University such as monthly stipend and tuition waiver, pending acceptance by Auburn. The primary work location is in Auburn, AL to perform research activities at NCAME and complete the required graduate coursework, while supporting ReLogic activities remotely. Some travel to Huntsville, AL to support ReLogic activities is required.

About NCAME : NCAME is setting a new standard in Additive Manufacturing (AM) qualification research. Founded in 2017 through a collaboration between Auburn University and NASA leveraged by a signed AU / NASA Space Act Agreement, the Center is also a founding partner of the ASTM Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE). NCAME strives to be a transitioning mechanism from fundamental to applied research aligned with the needs of industry. We also aim to lead and foster effective collaborations amongst industry, government, academia, non-profit organizations, and ASTM committees to ensure a coordinated, global effort toward rapidly closing standards and workforce development gaps in AM. Both centers have vast membership networks with 100+ members within key industrial sectors, including among others GE, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Aerojet and Rocketdyne.

Primary Responsibilities

Focus Areas : Hypersonics, Tactical Missile Systems, Advanced Manufacturing

Perform research activities at NCAME spanning the entire AM value chain, including feedstock, AM fabrication, mechanical testing, materials characterization, non-destructive evaluation, simulations, and more.

Interface with NCAME research sponsors and collaborators in academia and industry

Operate various additive and testing equipment as part of research activities at NCAME, including L-PBF and DED additive machines, mechanical test stands, scanning electron microscope or X-ray microscope, or sample preparation equipment

Develop written reports, briefings, and other documentation to present to internal ReLogic and customer POCs

Work with ReLogic team members, technical managers, and subject matter experts to develop testing, design, and analysis skills relevant to high-speed missile and aviation technology

Requirements & Desired Skills

Be enrolled in the graduate engineering program at Auburn University

BS in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university

Knowledge or understanding of additive manufacturing, mechanical testing, and materials characterization

Active Secret security clearance or ability to receive and maintain clearance

Strong work ethic and high attention to detail

This is part-time position with no fringe benefits offered. Approximately 10% travel is expected.

ReLogic Research, Inc.s policy is to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or childbirth), national origin, age, citizenship, disability, military obligation, or any other characteristic protected by law. In cases of disability, ReLogic follows the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). ReLogic prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination or harassment.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.