Systems Corrosion Intern

Systems Corrosion Summer Intern

About Luna Labs

Luna Labs is a product development company working with leading organizations and key government agencies to create unique solutions for complex challenges in defense, industrial, and healthcare markets. We operate like a self-contained incubator for defense and biotech startups, taking solutions from concept through development to new products in the market.

We leverage small business agility and large business capabilities to accelerate breakthrough solutions from concept to early-stage growth. Working with a robust global network of manufacturers, suppliers, licensees, and distributors, Luna Labs develops everything from small-scale prototypes to market-ready products. 

Job Summary

The Corrosion Team offers a competitive summer internship program for students seeking hands-on experience in solving material reliability problems for our customers in the defense, aerospace, and automotive industries. Selected interns will apply their classroom training and technical knowledge as part of a multidisciplinary research and development team focused on advancing sensor technology and predictive modeling for real-time monitoring of coating degradation, corrosion, and environment-assisted cracking. 

The program runs June 1 – August 15, with interns expected to be available Monday through Friday during core business hours of 9AM – 5PM.

By the end of the program, interns will have developed new technical skills, contributed to ongoing R&D initiatives, and completed a final research presentation showcasing their work.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support experimental efforts in the fields of materials science and corrosion science through testing (setup, monitoring, etc.) of environment-assisted cracking, coating evaluations, and electrochemical properties. 
• Analyze experimental data using programing languages (i.e., python, R, MATLAB) to improve the understanding of corrosion and material degradation processes. 
• Work independently and maintain detailed lab research documentation (i.e. notebook, OneNote, etc.)
• Promote a clean and safe lab environment. 
• Accurately log and allocate time in time tracking system.
• Effectively support multiple research projects.
• Demonstrate independence within 30-days of internship.
• Prepare and present a final research summary.

Requirements – Education/Experience/Skills:

• Rising Junior with a STEM focus (material science preferred) including chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, chemistry, data science, or a related field. 
• Experience programing in one of the following languages (or equivalent): R, python, MATLAB.
• Proficiency in using Excel to perform analysis of experimental data.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team setting. 
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to government contracting regulations

Preferred Skills: 

• Knowledge of one or more of the following areas: corrosion, electrochemistry, environmentally assisted cracking, fractography, mechanical engineering design, or data science.  
• Research experience preferred. 
• Laboratory experience with electrochemical testing (material or coating degradation) or mechanical behavior/fracture testing for metals.
• Data analysis experience.  
• Ability to prototype and/or improvise solutions (making, DIY, tinkering, etc.).  

Work Environment:

• Duties are primarily completed onsite from the Luna Labs Charlottesville location.
• This role involves working in a laboratory environment and interacting with technical staff, requiring personal protective equipment (PPE) as day-to-day attire (closed-toed shoes, long pants, etc.).
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs may be required.

Luna Labs is a proud participant in the InternshipsVA program.

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