Chemistry Interns

Job Title

Propellant Chemistry Intern

Job Location

Pleasanton, CA

Job Overview

• Benchmark is seeking a Propellant Chemistry intern to join our team for the Fall of 2023.
• Work closely with engineers and chemists to design, build, and test technologies supporting the next-generation of in-space propulsion products for small satellites.
• Gain valuable knowledge in industry best practices, propulsion engineering, propellant chemistry, use of engineering software, and documenting and presenting engineering results.
• This internship is onsite at our Pleasanton, CA location.

Compensation

Temporary position: $24.00 - $29.00 / hr

Responsibilities

• Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests.
• Maintain, clean, and repair laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Set up chemical experiments, tests, and analysis using standard analytical chemistry equipment.
• Prepare chemical solutions.
• Provide and maintain a safe work environment.
• Provide technical chemical support to chemists, engineers, and technicians.
• Order and inventory materials to maintain supplies.
• Compile and interpret results of tests and analyses.
• Develop or conduct programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards of incoming chemicals and standard solutions.
• Write technical reports and charts to document experimental results.
• Design or fabricate experimental apparatus to develop new products or processes.
• Develop new chemical engineering processes or production techniques.
• Source new materials and tools.

Requirements

• Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and seeking a degree in chemistry or chemical engineering. Other relevant degrees are also acceptable.
• Previous internship or research experience in the chemical, medical, or space industry is a plus, but not required.
• Experience using and maintaining analytical chemistry instruments and apparatus such as vacuum filtration, titration, densitometers, spectroscopy, and refractometers.
• Chemical handling experience including knowledge of acids, alkalis, solvents, oxidizers, and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
• Hands-on test and debugging skills in the lab, including use of standard equipment such as logic-analyzers, oscilloscopes, function generators, power supplies, multimeters, and data acquisition systems.
• Design and fabricate experimental apparatus to run a variety of chemical and physical tests.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed team.
• Ability, agility, and can-do attitude to work in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and matrixed cross-functional environment.
• Uses effective written, visual presentation, and oral strategies to communicate technical problems and concepts to a range of technical and non-technical audiences.

We're excited for you to apply!