Position Title Near-Space Exploration Student Assistants AY26-27 Posting Number Division School of Engineering and Computing Department Col. of Engineering & Business Location Erie, Pa Position Summary
Career Readiness Learning Objectives:
Communication – Be able to clearly and effectively exchange information, ideas, facts, and perspectives with the faculty advisor and any others working on the assigned project.
Critical Thinking – Be able to identify technical issues, as applicable, arising from project activities and come up with feasible approaches to addressing those issues.
The ECE department is soliciting applications for multiple student assistant positions in the following job function:
To assist an ECE faculty member in conducting lab and field experiments relevant to NASA mission-related research.
Required Qualifications
** US citizenship REQUIRED — no exceptions
Preferred Qualifications
* Good communication skills, good teamwork, and being able to work under minimal supervision are desired.
* Hands-on experience in laboratory work with electronic devices and software tools a plus.
* Undergraduate students in electrical and cyber engineering preferred but other engineering majors will also be considered.
Physical Demands
Some lifting work is required, e.g. moving PC or small lab equipment from lab to lab or to field test sites.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 3 Job Posting Open Date 08/20/2026 Job Posting Close Date 09/19/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants
This student assistant position does NOT come with tuition assistance.
This appointment is for an academic year (fall and spring) but continuation in spring will be subject to performance evaluation in the end of fall semester.
