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Who is Senior plc?

Senior plc is an international, market-leading, engineering solutions provider with 19 operating businesses in 11 countries. Traded on the London Stock Exchange, Senior designs and manufactures high-technology components and systems for the worldwide aerospace, defense, land vehicle and power & energy markets.

Senior Aerospace SSP, a division of Senior plc, is the world's largest aerospace high-pressure ducting system supplier. Starting as 'Stainless Steel Products' in 1945, and acquired by Senior plc in 1995, we are vertically integrated with our own foundry, fabrication shop, and ISO-certified engineering lab, allowing us to design, manufacture, and qualify complex ducting systems for space launch, defense, and commercial aerospace applications worldwide.

Our global values underpin what we do, and how we do it ...

Safety - Integrity - Customer Focus - Respect & Trust - Accountability - Excellence

Why join SSP?

Senior Aerospace SSP is the recognized global leader in high-pressure bleed air ducting systems. We provide "total resource" system solutions for complex ducting requirements, with our components found on most aircraft operating worldwide.

1. What is the scope of this person's responsibilities? 

To assist the design team in their daily work and to complete special assignments.  The design team has responsibility for systems engineering and integration, system design, structural analysis, thermal/flow analysis, R&D testing, and new product implementation.  Must work well in a team environment.  This role is a preparatory role for company future hires in the Design Engineering department for a competitive advantage.

1. What is the MISSION for this person?

This person is to help the design team accomplish projects focused on developing new products, improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the design group, and the company.

1. What are the most important objectives you need this person to achieve? (AT LEAST FIVE).

To support the team in the following areas:

1. 1. Data reduction and analysis
   2. Structural/thermal/flow analysis
   3. R&D testing support
   4. Technical documentation generation
   5. Programming/automation of design tools
   6. New product manufacturing implementation

1. What are the tangible measures (performance evaluation criteria) you would use to know at the end of an evaluation period if the person had in fact, achieved your objectives?
   1. Job knowledge and ability to learn
   2. Work quality/dependability
   3. Attendance and Punctuality
   4. Initiative
   5. Communication and teamwork
2. In addition to the actions required to produce the above results, what other duties and functions will this person be responsible for?

Working with all groups within the company to complete tasks as required.  Groups include, but are not limited to: Program Management, Project Engineering, Drafting, Test Lab, Operations, Quality Engineering, Purchasing, Contracts, and Shipping/Receiving.

1. Desired background (education, years and type of experience, skills and knowledge, etc.):
   1. Working on, or recently graduated with, a BS/MS/PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Physics.
   2. Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Proficient in MATLAB or equivalent, or at least one programming language (VBA or Python preferred).
   3. A majority of coursework completed in basic physics, calculus, and strength of materials.
   4. Can demonstrate ability to face unfamiliar problems by application of first principles of engineering and physics.
   5. Can demonstrate competence, backed by examples of actual execution.
   6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
   7. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to break down complex projects into actionable and measurable tasks.
2. What are the beliefs and values (character traits) necessary for the candidate to be successful in this position, and fit with the company's culture?
   1. A motivated self-driver.
   2. Can get along with and function in a team with a variety of personalities, backgrounds, skill sets and skill levels.
   3. Honest and ethical.
3. What are the growth possibilities for the person who fills this position?

The intern position can lead to becoming an Aerospace Engineer, or can lead to other technical positions within the organization, depending on need and aptitude.  At any given time, approximately 25% of the Engineering and Programs department employees were at one time interns with the company.  Historically, approximately 50% of interns have been offered positions based on intern performance and job availability.

1. What are the company expectations of an intern?
   1. Works hourly.  Must work 24-40 hours per week.  Schedule is flexible to account for coursework; to be agreed upon with direct supervisor.
   2. Must work physically on site, typically in a cubicle environment.
   3. In addition to various daily duties will perform at least one primary project during the term of employment, which will be reported on and presented in a team review environment.

Working on, or recently graduated with, a BS/MS/PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Physics.  Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Proficient in MATLAB or equivalent, or at least one programming language (VBA or Python preferred). A majority of coursework completed in basic physics, calculus, and strength of materials.

Target Rate = $25/hour

Monday - Friday   Maximum 35 hours per week 

Trade Compliance Statement Access to our facilities is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. Nationals, U.S. refugees, asylees, or temporary residents under amnesty provisions ), and to properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes. Additionally, potential employee names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive controlled technical data.

To ensure there is no unexpected delay to your start date with our Company and due to the potential need to obtain an export license, we would like to promptly assess whether such a license is needed to access our facility and/or systems.  Such licenses can take several weeks/months to obtain from the U.S. Government. Our Trade Compliance department may reach out to you with a Licensing Assessment form, which we request you kindly complete and return as soon as possible.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EOE M/F/D/V/VEVRAA Federal Contractor