Historical Research Specialist - Summer Intern

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Who we are

Oceaneering’s Aerospace and Defense Technology (ADTech) Businesses integrate advanced robotics, precision manufacturing, and autonomous technologies with full lifecycle engineering to ensure reliable performance from subsea to space.  Oceaneering Space Systems (OSS) is a business within ADTech that specializes in thermal protection solutions, flight-certified hardware and softgoods, space mission design, life support systems, and related technologies designed for the rigors of human spaceflight and robotic missions.  This job is in Clear Lake, Texas.

LOCATION

Houston, TX – Clear Lake

What you’ll do

This paid Summer Internship Program (early June to early August) offers an opportunity for a student interested in researching, documenting, and preserving the history of space systems through archival photographs. The intern will focus exclusively on reviewing and updating historical photographs, conducting research to identify relevant technical and historical details, and organizing supporting information to improve the accuracy and accessibility of the photographic archive.

Duties & Responsibilities

Your job responsibilities and projects will be based upon your experience and educational background to provide real life application of your classroom knowledge. You’ll work closely with a mentor to ensure your developmental goals are met and that you meet your performance expectations.

This is an exciting opportunity to learn ‘real world’ experience and accelerate your career by working with a leader. 

 

REQUIRED
•    3rd or 4th year undergraduate student at an accredited University. Preferred Majors: History, Public History, Museum Studies, Library & Information Science, Archival Studies, Space Studies, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Communications, or related disciplines with demonstrated interest in aerospace history, archival research, and historical preservation.
•    Minimum 3.0 GPA.
•    Strong oral and written skills; assertive, professional attitude and appearance is required.  
•    Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.  

DESIRED
•    Academic projects involving historical documentation and verification.
•    Cataloging collections or historical records.
•    Digitization projects.
•    Organizing, tagging, or cataloging photographic collections.
•    Working with digital asset management systems.
•    Scanning and preserving historical photographs.
•    Creating captions and descriptive information for images.

Additional Information
This position is Hybrid - Remote and will require commuting to a designated office. Hybrid work schedules are determined by the hiring manager based on business need.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors