Mechanical Engineer

Penn State University • University Park, IL

48d • Onsite

About The Position

The Uncrewed Systems Department within the Materials, Manufacturing, and Sustainment Office (M2SO) of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University is searching for a Mechanical Research and Development Engineer to assist program development for special projects. We are seeking individuals with knowledge across a range of competencies including Design and Analysis, Modeling and Simulation, Process Development and Optimization, and Advanced Manufacturing to execute on the mechanical design of various large-scale systems and aerospace vehicle platforms. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

Requirements

• Familiarity with the overall design process including conception, analysis, building, and testing of mechanical systems
• Aerodynamic and mechanical analysis
• CAD tools
• Familiarity with digital engineering principles
• Ability to express yourself and ideas successfully to others to provide understanding
• Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required
• Must be a U.S. citizen to apply.

Nice To Haves

• Prior work in design and simulation tools and processes
• Prototyping, hardware manufacturing, and rapid design iteration
• Solidworks and NX
• Abaqus, Matlab, python
• Prototyping, hardware manufacturing, and rapid design iteration
• Mechanical/Electrical design and troubleshooting
• Past success presenting work to sponsors and technical audiences
• Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering degrees

Responsibilities

• Use accepted methods and techniques to assist with the design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical engineering products, systems, and subsystems, with a focus on electromechanical systems and vehicles
• Investigate and evaluate applicability of scientific theories and engineering principles in the development and improvement of engineering systems
• Contribute data/findings for use in technical reports, documentation, or oral/written presentations
• Interact in a collaborative manner with other team members, engineers, and scientists to accomplish organizational goals; may provide ideas to improve efficiency at group
• Present research, designs, and findings internally to engineers and scientists as well as externally to sponsors and research partners
• Participate in field tests and exercises as required

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off (holidays, vacation, sick time)
• 75% tuition discount for employees, eligible spouses, and children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level