Graduate Student Research Assistant- Polymers and Responsive Materials
AeroVironmentDayton, Ohio, United States
Posted April 10, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best. We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible.
Job Description
AV has an opportunity available for a Graduate Student Research Assistant to support research on adaptive materials and structures at the Materials & Manufacturing Directorate of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) in Dayton, Ohio. The candidate should demonstrate a driven interest in STEM fields, especially through previous and planned course work. Experience with computational modeling, machine learning techniques, and design optimization is highly desired.
Requirements
- Must be working toward a MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related discipline
- Experience with computational modeling, machine learning techniques, and design optimization preferred
- US citizenship required
Benefits
- Medical, dental vision
- 401K with company matching
- 9/80 work schedule
- Paid holiday shutdown