ARL Part-Time Grad

The Pennsylvania State University•University Park, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Penn State's Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) is seeking a motivated graduate student to join the Advanced Manufacturing Process Development Department in the Materials Science and Applications Division. This spring internship focuses on additive manufacturing design, fabrication, and testing. Typical activities include additive manufacturing design and tool development, executing prints, tracking fabrication processes, collecting data, reviewing research literature, and documenting work. The position is a paid internship. Interns may work up to 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters and up to 40 hours per week over the summer. The role is fully on-site in State College, Pennsylvania, although project-dependent options may be available to work a hybrid schedule combining on-site and work-from-home time. Relocation and housing are not provided. ARL researches and develops solutions to scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense, and the Intelligence Community. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and eligible to obtain a government security clearance. Employment requires successful completion of background checks; employees must also participate in ARL's drug-testing program and comply with monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors. Personal electronic devices brought on-site must be registered and may be restricted in certain areas.

Requirements

Be a graduate student; students in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Engineering Design, or additive-manufacturing-specific degree programs are encouraged to apply.
Be a U.S. citizen.
Be eligible to obtain a government security clearance.
Complete required background checks and participate in the ARL drug-testing program.
Comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors.

Nice To Haves

CAD experience; SolidWorks and NX are preferred.
Programming experience with Matlab or Python.
Mechatronics experience, including Labview, Arduino, or sensor integration.
Experience with additive manufacturing technology and systems.
Finite Element Analysis and thermal modeling experience.
Ability to manage schedules and tasks, prioritize efforts, and communicate with the team.
Critical thinking skills, including the ability to drive research and testing requirements.
A record of success in conference presentations, white papers, and report writing.
Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher is preferred.