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This role is measurement- and analysis-facing: specimen handling, microstructural evaluation, metrology, data reduction, and repeatable documentation. The intern will work in close coordination with Manufacturing Engineering personnel who execute machine-side processing.\nKey Responsibilities\n1. Materials characterization and measurement workflows\nPrepare and track specimens through the measurement pipeline (labeling, travelers, chain-of-custody, storage).\nSupport metallography workflows (sectioning, mounting, grinding/polishing, etching as applicable).\nPerform and document characterization tasks (as available): optical microscopy, SEM sample prep/support, hardness testing, surface roughness measurement, dimensional metrology, and infused-zone depth/feature measurements where applicable.\nCompile and curate structured datasets tying run IDs and conditions to measured outputs.\n2. Process-structure-property analysis\nHelp analyze relationships between processing conditions and resulting microstructure/properties (trend analysis, repeatability checks, anomaly detection).\nSupport DOE-style trial planning (measurement plans, controls, repeat runs, and data quality checks).\nProduce concise technical summaries suitable for engineering review (tables, plots, standardized reporting templates).\n3. Quality system support (AS9100 / ISO 9001 readiness)\nDraft and improve controlled documentation for measurement and lab workflows: SOPs, checklists, inspection steps, acceptance criteria, and record templates.\nSupport traceability and record completeness for materials lots, specimens, and measurement outcomes (objective evidence discipline).\nAssist with calibration/verification records for measurement tools and fixtures.\n4. CMMC-aligned engineering data practices (Level 1-2)\nSupport inventory of where technical data is generated/stored/shared for materials measurements and reports.\nHelp develop checklists and short training aids for engineering cyber hygiene (controlled files, access control expectations, secure transfer habits).\n5. Lab safety and operations support\nMaintain lab notebooks, equipment readiness checklists, and consumables tracking.\nFollow safety procedures for sample prep tools, chemicals, and lab equipment.\nWhat You'll Gain\nHands-on experience with materials characterization workflows applied to defense- and aerospace-relevant manufacturing.\nPractical exposure to process-structure-property analysis and disciplined experimental documentation.\nExperience building traceable measurement records and controlled lab artifacts aligned to AS9100 / ISO 9001 expectations.\nClose collaboration with a startup engineering team in the Purdue Innovation Ecosystem.","description_format":"text","description_chars":3362,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":[],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-28T14:53:42Z"}],"liveness":{"score":77,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":0.9,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":3,"expected_fill_days":22,"reasons":["conf:79","win:early","comp:junior"],"computed_at":"2026-10-02T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/intalus-intern-materials-engineering","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/intalus-intern-materials-engineering.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-03T02:15:21Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":2455,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":2545,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-04T00:00:00Z"}}}