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What is the difference between Student Engineering Assistant vs Intern Engineer?

AspectStudent Engineering AssistantIntern Engineer
Required CredentialsEnrolled in an engineering program, possibly with some coursework completedEnrolled in or recent graduate of an engineering degree program
Work EnvironmentAcademic settings, university labs, or company officesProfessional engineering projects, industry sites, or offices
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, research institutions, companies for academic creditEngineering firms, corporations, government agencies

Both roles support engineering teams and require students to be enrolled in relevant programs. The main difference lies in the focus: Student Engineering Assistants often assist with academic or research tasks, while Intern Engineers gain industry experience through project work. Intern roles tend to be more project-focused and may lead to full-time employment opportunities.

What does a student engineering assistant do?

A student engineering assistant supports engineering teams by performing tasks such as data collection, testing, and equipment maintenance. They often assist with project documentation, learn technical skills, and work under the supervision of professional engineers, gaining practical experience in an engineering environment.

Which job is best for student engineering assistants?

The best job for student engineering assistants often involves roles such as research assistant, lab technician, or intern in engineering departments. These positions typically require technical skills, familiarity with engineering tools or software, and may offer flexible hours to accommodate student schedules.

What cities in California are hiring for Student Engineering Assistant jobs?

Cities in California with the most Student Engineering Assistant job openings:

Infographic showing various Student Engineering Assistant job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 5% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution.

Student Assistant - Aerospace Engineering #705037699

Pomona, CA

Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc.
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 1 - 5K employees
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Part-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises Employment Services

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY

SUMMARY: The Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises is currently searching for Part-Time Undergraduate and Graduate Student Assistants from Aerospace Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, and Computer Science Departments to workon the AFRL UAV-UGV autonomy Grant, under the supervision of Dr. Subodh Bhandari, Co-Principal Investigator.

SOME OF THE THINGS THAT YOU WILL GET TO DO (this is just a small sampling of work variety):

  • The part-time student assistants will help with research on advancing the state-of-the-art in UAV and UGV autonomy, collaboration between UAVs and UGVs, path planning, instrumentation, sensor integration, algorithm development, onboard processing, simulation, flight testing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be a Cal Poly Student pursuing a BS or MS degree in Engineering and Computer Science.
  • Excellent English verbal communication and writing skills.
  • Responsible and dependable.
  • Ability to work well with various people including students, faculty, staff, and high-level administrators.
  • Motivated, innovative, and shows initiative.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and instructional design with Canvas and Kaltura.

PREFERRED:

  • Experience using ConcepTests for Calculus in teaching face-to-face.
  • Knowledge of web accessibility requirements and tools.

ABOUT US: As the largest employer of students on the Cal Poly Pomona campus, the Enterprises offers valuable work experience and hands-on training to approximately 1,500 Cal Poly Pomona students each year. The Enterprises offers positions in various fields; whether it is in the area of technology, science, retail, culinary arts, hospitality1500 management, leadership or research grants, these student employees participate in Cal Poly Pomona's learn-by-doing philosophy and acquire practical skills in their designated field of study.

The Enterprises also contributes operating support to nearly 1,100 Enterprises and scholarship programs every year, including Bronco Athletics and the Norman J. Priest Scholarship. In addition, the Enterprises administers grants and contracts, contributes to campus security, and supports several university publications. The Enterprises contributes over $1 million annually to Cal Poly Pomona.

CSU along with Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises strongly recommend faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare an exemption from doing so. The systemwide policy can be found at COVID-19 Vaccination Interim Policy and any questions may be sent to fdnhr@cpp.edu.

Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises, Inc. may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.

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