Chemical Engineering Internship - Summer 2023
Organization
SOFWERX is a venue operated under an agreement between the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and DefenseWERX, designed to increase collaboration and innovation in order to solve the most difficult warfighter problems. SOFWERX is a forum for accelerating delivery of innovative capability, and facilitating capability refinement through exploration, experimentation, and assessment of promising technology. SOFWERX is in the heart of Ybor City, at a neutral, easily accessible facility.
Responsibilities
Assist the SOFWERX team in chemical design of various projects, working closely with a small team on multidisciplinary engineering problems.
Requirements
- MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR A SECURITY CLEARANCE
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering at a local accredited University
- Junior or Senior level, with a current GPA of 3.0 or above
- Knowledge and application of Chemical Engineering concepts and topics to war fighter solutions.
- Strong technical and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must have the ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced, rapidly changing environment
- Must participate in weekly market research and submit minimum required entries for new capabilities, technologies, companies, organizations, etc. that could contribute to the innovative ideas needed to create solutions for the warfighter.
Time Commitment
- Hours of operation are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday
- This position requires a minimum of 15 hours and a maximum of 20 hours per week during the Fall/Spring semesters and up to 29 during the Summer semester
- This internship is in-person with limited remote work opportunities
Opportunities
- Receive direct supervision from the Foundry Manager
- Engage in employee events, such as team building
- Build resume and explore career options
- Apply skills and knowledge to the workplace
- Upon completion of the internship, a letter of recommendation can be provided upon request
- Opportunity for follow-on internship based on performance
Pay Rate
- $17.50/hour