About this role
Background:
This internship offers hands-on experience in solid-state battery cell engineering for aerospace applications. Interns will work in a collaborative team to fabricate and process battery components, including electrolyte and electrode layers. They will assemble and test solid-state battery cells, analyze data, and design tools to improve fabrication, testing, and data analysis workflows.
Interns will receive training to use advanced equipment, such as electron microscopy, spectroscopic instruments, inert gas gloveboxes for materials processing and cell assembly, and battery testing systems.
Ideal Candidate Skills:
Technical Skills:
- Knowledge in chemical, electrical, materials, mechanical, or aerospace engineering.
- Experience in battery materials research, cell fabrication and testing, or battery pack design and evaluation.
- Familiarity with 3D printing, CAD design, Python programming, graphic design, or animation is a plus.
- Basic understanding of materials engineering concepts.
Communication Skills:
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Self-driven and capable of working independently when required.
Learning and Goals Statement:
This internship will provide practical experience in solid-state battery engineering for aerospace applications. Interns will learn to fabricate and test battery components, analyze performance data, and design tools to optimize workflows. They will gain hands-on training with advanced equipment, including electron microscopy, spectroscopic instruments, and battery testing systems. Interns will enhance their technical knowledge, teamwork skills, and problem-solving abilities, preparing them for careers in energy storage and materials engineering.
Additional Opportunities:
Consider applying to related openings:
- Electrochemistry and Materials Science in Aerospace Energy Storage.
- Sodium-Based Solid-State Batteries.
- Polymer Electrolytes for All-Solid-State High-Performance Batteries.
**Eligible Applicants:** Student
**Academic Level:** Undergraduate Freshman, Undergraduate Sophomore, Undergraduate Junior, Undergraduate Senior, Graduate Master's, Graduate Doctoral
**Activity Type:** In-person
**Citizenship:** US Citizen Only
**Type:** Internships