Student Research Assistant Interns

Worker Type Supplemental Job Description AV has opportunities available for Student Research Assistants to support research at the Air Force Research Laboratories (AFRL) in Dayton, Ohio. The successful candidate will use a variety of scientific and/or engineering techniques to address research questions related to multiple disciplines. The candidate should demonstrate a driven interest in the STEM fields, especially through previous and planned course work. Work options include: + 10 to 15 weeks, up to 40 hours/per week (school breaks, summers) Requirements: + This position is working within a government facility and requires US citizenship + Must be working toward a bacheloru2019s degree preferably in their second or third year + Requires current enrollment in a STEM program focused in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, biology, chemistry, materials, or related field + Relevant course work, required + Related lab experience, preferred + Include a cover letter, indicating the department of interest (see summaries below) Department Summaries: + Biological & Nanoscale Technologies u2013 Focusing research in synthetic biology, biomaterials, flexible devices, functional additive manufacturing, pathogen-cell interactions, biomarkers and real-time sensor development. + Health & Performance Technologies u2013 focusing on advancing marker discovery in air and biofluids, sensor development, evaluating microbiomes for health and performance, as well as toxicology, industrial hygiene, and high throughput screening for genetic and chemical exposure. Our scientists also specialize in synthetic biology, in biosensors and biocircuits, as well as directed energy bioeffects and aeromedical applications. An emerging specialty in data analytics and modeling contributes to advancing many of these fields. + Materials & Processes u2013 Conducting research in processing, characterization, and modeling of advanced structural alloys and intermetallics, light metallic alloys, ceramics, and ceramic matrix composites + Photonics & Electronics Technologies u2013 Conducting multi-disciplined R&D focused on electromagnetics including high-energy lasers, imaging systems, optical architectures, nonlinear optics, multiferroics and sensing. ITAR Requirement: _T_ _his position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (u201cITARu201d) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (u201cEARu201d). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironmentu2019s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironmentu2019s business requirements. A u201cU.S. personu201d according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR u00a7 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements._ Benefits : AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: . We also encourage you to review our company website at to learn more about us. Principals only need apply. NO agencies please. Who We Are Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, weu2019ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the worldu2019s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institutionu2019s permanent collection in Washington, DC. Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty u2013 and succeed. What We Do Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the companyu2019s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition. _We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status._ ITAR About AV: AV isnu2019t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best. We donu2019t just build defense technologyu2014we redefine whatu2019s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve. Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonianu2014but weu2019re not building history, weu2019re building whatu2019s next. If you're ready to build technology that mattersu2014with speed, scale, and purposeu2014thereu2019s no better place to do it than AV. Careers at AeroVironment (

Created: 2025-12-05