ASPIRE Research Assistant
On-Campus ACA Variable
US Work Authorization is REQUIRED
The ASPIRE Engineering Research Center is the only NSF research program for exploring the future of electrified transportation in the nation! Headquartered here at USU, our mission is to advance innovation in electric vehicle technology and infrastructure. While Utah State University is the lead partner, ASPIRE includes a large group of domestic and international university and industry partners. ASPIRE’s core focus is the creation, dissemination and scale-level adoption of emergent technology that creates a sustainable and cost-effective platform for wide-spread electrification of the US transportation network.
As our ASPIRE research portfolio expands, we are seeking to hire undergraduate and/or graduate research assistants to support the work. This is a unique and distinctive opportunity for USU students and students at our partner academic institutions to be involved with one of the National Science Foundation’s most prestigious research programs.
Applicants should be pursuing coursework/experience in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering/Science.
Desired skills:
Electrical:
- Programming of micro controllers and/or FPGAs
- Circuit design and simulation
- Power electronics testing and support (i.e. use of electrical tools and equipment)
- Soldering and PCB population
- Power systems modeling
Computer:
- Machine learning, API coding
- Support networking and deployment of smart devices (e.g. power meters, electrical supplies/equipment)
- Web application interface
Mechanical:
- Mechanical/structural design (e.g. competent in Solid Edge or Solid Works programs)
- Skills in construction/fabrication of prototype assemblies including welding, 3D printing, machining.
Software tools used knowledge of: MATLAB, Python, Altium, PLECS, Verilog, OpenDSS, SolidEdge and 3D design/modeling, ANSYS - thermal analysis/simulations and structural analysis, IcePak/FLUENT
Employment commitment expectation of 20 hours per week during school and up to full time hours during the summer months.
Hourly wage may increase as experience develops in the lab.