Student Hourly Assistant | Advanced Rocketry and Satellite Labs (12 Positions)

Job Title: Student Hourly Assistant | Advanced Rocketry and Satellite Labs (12 Positions) Agency: Prairie View A&M University Department: College Of Engineering Location: Prairie View, Texas Job Type: Student Worker Responsibilities Assist with the setup, organization, and maintenance of the Advanced Rocketry and Satellite Labs. Support rocket design, assembly, testing, documentation, and launch preparation activities. Assist with satellite and CubeSat‑related projects, including basic electronics, sensors, communications, structures, power systems, and software support. Help maintain lab equipment, tools, parts, inventory, and safety documentation. Assist with fabrication, 3D printing, soldering, wiring, mechanical assembly, and prototype development under supervision. Support data collection, test procedures, troubleshooting, and technical documentation. Assist faculty, staff, graduate students, and lab managers with research, demonstrations, workshops, and training activities. Help prepare materials for student teams, outreach events, industry visits, and K-12 STEM engagement activities. Follow all university safety procedures and complete required lab safety training before working in the lab. Maintain a clean, professional, and organized lab environment and perform other related duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Presently enrolled at Prairie View A&M University for at least nine (9) graduate or six (6) undergraduate semester credit hours during the term. Must be in good academic standing (SAP) as demonstrated through your college; minimum 2.0 GPA. No prior experience necessary. For work eligibility during a summer term, a student must be enrolled for at least three (3) graduate or undergraduate semester credit hours during the term or preregistered at least six (6) undergraduate semester hours for the fall/spring terms. Preferred Education and Experience Major in engineering, computer science, engineering technology, physics, mathematics, or a closely related STEM field. Interest in aerospace engineering, rocketry, satellite systems, robotics, electronics, embedded systems, AI, manufacturing, or space systems. Experience with any of the following is preferred but not required: CAD, 3D printing, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Python, C/C++, MATLAB, soldering, circuit design, sensors, drones, robotics, mechanical tools, or lab instrumentation. Prior involvement in senior design, research, student organizations, competition teams, or technical projects is a plus. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong interest in hands‑on engineering and space‑related projects. Ability to document work clearly and accurately, follow safety procedures, and lab protocols. Demonstrate good communication and teamwork skills, willingness to learn new tools, software, and technical processes. Other Requirements Students should submit a resume and a brief statement of interest describing their technical interests, relevant experience, and why they want to work in the Advanced Rocketry and Satellite Labs. Background Check Requirements All positions are security‑sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity Statement Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Prairie View A&M