Student Employee-Engineering Technology-Research Assistant
Description:
Posting Details
Posting Information
Requisition
202500230ST
Title
Student Employee-Engineering Technology-Research Assistant
Employee Class
Student Employee
College Work Study Position
No
Department
Dept of Engineering Technology
Division
Division of Academic Affairs
Hours per week
6-8 hours per week during FALL 2025 thru Summer 2026
Hiring Rate
$13.00 per hour
Preferred Student Classification
Three undergraduate
Nature & Purpose of Position
This student employee position supports a long-term, grant-supported project titled "Establishment of a UAV Design and Development Laboratory and Student Team." The goal of this initiative is to establish an Aerospace Student Club and train students in the design, prototyping, and testing of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for entry into high-profile national and international competitions such as SAE Aero Design and AIAA Design/Build/Fly.
Selected student assistants will take part in multidisciplinary engineering tasks including UAV frame design, electronics setup, flight systems programming, and autonomous navigation research. This position provides hands-on experience in drone development and real-world engineering challenges, along with opportunities for research, technical documentation, multidisciplinary collaboration, and publication in conferences and journals.
Other Requirements for the Position
Other Requirements for the Position
Prior hands-on experience with drone or UAV design, remote-controlled aircraft etc. is preferred. Please submit one page describing your prior experience relevant to UAV development, robotics, or hands-on engineering design.
Basic proficiency in programming and hardware integration (servos, receiver, transmitter, ESC, batteries, motors, propellers etc.) for remote controlled drones and airplanes is strongly recommended.
Knowledge of CAD tools, aerodynamics, and structural design is a plus.
Candidates should demonstrate strong teamwork and communication skills.
Preference will be given to students who have at least two academic years remaining before graduation.
Open Date
05/27/2025
Position Number
9N9944
Contact Information
Contact Name & Title
Dr. Ali Dinc, Assistant Professor - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Contact Phone
Contact Email
Contact Building & Room #
Pirkle 323
Contact Fax
Contact Instructions Summary
Submit a resume, one-page experience summary describing your prior experience relevant to drone/UAV development, robotics, or hands-on engineering design and class schedule. Selected candidates may be invited for an interview.
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
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