Student Hourly Assistant | Advanced Rocketry and Satellite Labs (12 Positions)

Job Title

Student Hourly Assistant | Advanced Rocketry and Satellite Labs (12 Positions)

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

College Of Engineering

Proposed Minimum Salary

$15.00 hourly

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Student Worker

Job Description

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The Roy G. Perry College of Engineering is seeking undergraduate student workers to support the Advanced Rocketry and Satellite Labs. Students will assist faculty, staff, and lab leadership with hands-on technical activities related to rocketry systems, satellite systems, lab operations, testing, documentation, outreach, and student training.

This position is designed for motivated engineering, computer science, and technology students who are interested in aerospace systems, space technology, electronics, embedded systems, manufacturing, testing, data analysis, and applied engineering design.

 

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the setup, organization, and maintenance of the Advanced Rocketry and Satellite Labs.
• Support rocket design, assembly, testing, documentation, and launch preparation activities.
• Assist with satellite and CubeSat-related projects, including basic electronics, sensors, communications, structures, power systems, and software support.
• Help maintain lab equipment, tools, parts, inventory, and safety documentation.
• Assist with fabrication, 3D printing, soldering, wiring, mechanical assembly, and prototype development under supervision.
• Support data collection, test procedures, troubleshooting, and technical documentation.
• Assist faculty, staff, graduate students, and lab managers with research, demonstrations, workshops, and training activities. Help prepare materials for student teams, outreach events, industry visits, and K-12 STEM engagement activities.
• Follow all university safety procedures and complete required lab safety training before working in the lab. Maintain a clean, professional, and organized lab environment and perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Presently enrolled at Prairie View A&M University for at least nine (9) graduate or six (6) undergraduate semester credit hours during the term in which the work is to be done.
• Must be in good academic standing (SAP) as demonstrated through your college; minimum 2.0 GPA
• No prior experience necessary
• For work eligibility during a summer term, a student must be enrolled for at least three (3) graduate or undergraduate semester credit hours during the term in which the work is to be done or preregistered at least six (6) undergraduate semester hours for the fall/spring terms.

 

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Major in engineering, computer science, engineering technology, physics, mathematics, or a closely related STEM field. Interest in aerospace engineering, rocketry, satellite systems, robotics, electronics, embedded systems, AI, manufacturing, or space systems.
• Experience with any of the following is preferred but not required: CAD, 3D printing, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Python, C/C++, MATLAB, soldering, circuit design, sensors, drones, robotics, mechanical tools, or lab instrumentation.
• Prior involvement in senior design, research, student organizations, competition teams, or technical projects is a plus.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong interest in hands-on engineering and space-related projects.
• Ability to document work clearly and accurately, follow safety procedures, and lab protocols.
• Demonstrate good communication and teamwork skills, willingness to learn new tools, software, and technical processes. 

Other Requirements:

• Students should submit a resume and a brief statement of interest describing their technical interests, relevant experience, and why they want to work in the Advanced Rocketry and Satellite Labs. 

Job Posting Close Date:

• Until filled 

Required Attachments:

 

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box.

• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Resume
• Detailed Class Schedule

Application Submission Guidelines:

The required documents listed in the above-Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1793 or seo@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU career site.

Background Check Requirements:

  

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.