Student Employee-Engineering Technology-Research Assistant

Posting DetailsPosting InformationRequisition202500230STTitleStudent Employee-Engineering Technology-Research AssistantEmployee ClassStudent EmployeeCollege Work Study PositionNoDepartmentDept of Engineering TechnologyDivisionDivision of Academic AffairsHours per week6-8 hours per week during FALL 2025 thru Summer 2026Hiring Rate$13.00 per hourPreferred Student ClassificationThree undergraduateNature & Purpose of PositionThis student employee position supports a long-term, grant-supported project titled "Establishment of a UAV Design and Development Laboratory and Student Team." The goal of this initiative is to establish an Aerospace Student Club and train students in the design, prototyping, and testing of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for entry into high-profile national and international competitions such as SAE Aero Design and AIAA Design/Build/Fly.Selected student assistants will take part in multidisciplinary engineering tasks including UAV frame design, electronics setup, flight systems programming, and autonomous navigation research. This position provides hands-on experience in drone development and real-world engineering challenges, along with opportunities for research, technical documentation, multidisciplinary collaboration, and publication in conferences and journals.Other Requirements for the PositionOther Requirements for the PositionPrior hands-on experience with drone or UAV design, remote-controlled aircraft etc. is preferred. Please submit one page describing your prior experience relevant to UAV development, robotics, or hands-on engineering design.Basic proficiency in programming and hardware integration (servos, receiver, transmitter, ESC, batteries, motors, propellers etc.) for remote controlled drones and airplanes is strongly recommended.Knowledge of CAD tools, aerodynamics, and structural design is a plus.Candidates should demonstrate strong teamwork and communication skills.Preference will be given to students who have at least two academic years remaining before graduation.Open Date05/27/2025Position Number9N9944Contact InformationContact Name & TitleDr. Ali Dinc, Assistant Professor - Mechanical Engineering TechnologyContact Phone936-294-1857Contact Emailaxd206@shsu.eduContact Building & Room #Pirkle 323Contact FaxContact Instructions SummarySubmit a resume, one-page experience summary describing your prior experience relevant to drone/UAV development, robotics, or hands-on engineering design and class schedule. Selected candidates may be invited for an interview.EEO StatementEEO StatementSam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.Annual Security and Fire Safety Report