Recruitment began on November 14, 2024, and the job listing expires on May 14, 2025.
Internship Exploring General Business & Beyond
DEVCOM ARL has several airguns located at Adelphi Laboratory Complex (ALC). The current 7-inch airgun system is controlled by a series of disparate and improvised devices and interfaces. Modifications and "band-aid" repairs over several decades have led to an outdated and complex system that is difficult to operate, potentially reducing reliability and safety.
This internship involves learning about the operation of this system and working with a mentor and team to design and implement a modern, comprehensive control system.
Specific tasks include:
1. Identify and diagram the current airgun system.
2. Remove unnecessary control hardware, characterizing and documenting usable components.
3. Propose a modernized control and instrumentation setup, including system diagrams, market research, modeling, and peer review.
4. Assist in modifications and installation of a new, unified control and triggering system that manages all firing operations, diagnostics, and safety measures, with minimal procedural differences between atmospheric and positive pressure shots.
About Weapon Sciences (WS)
Focuses on internal, transitional, and external ballistics; guided weapons and aerial systems; and development of novel weapon concepts.
About the ARL-RAP Summer Student Experience (SSE)
This program offers undergraduate to PhD students and recent graduates a paid research opportunity at a DoD laboratory during summer, working with scientists and engineers to develop technologies supporting Army operations.
About DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory (ARL) Research Associateship Program (RAP)
The ARL-RAP aims to involve highly trained scientists and engineers in relevant research areas to support Army technology development across various scientific fields.
About Army Research Directorate (ARD)
ARD focuses on developing and transitioning disruptive science and technology to provide the Army with advantageous capabilities through ARL’s research competencies and flagship programs.
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