Near-Space Exploration Student Assistants AY26-27

Gannon University -
Erie, PA

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Job Details

1 day ago

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

Electrical engineering
Field research
Experience in a research and development laboratory environment
Research participation
Electrical Engineering
Communication skills
Entry level

Full Job Description

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

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.

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