Mechanical Research & Development Engineer

Penn State University

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

We are searching for a highly motivated and experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our Agile Systems Engineering (ASE) Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. The ASE Department mission is to support research, design and application of engineering development methodologies supporting the strategic advancement of warfighter capability at the speed of relevance. Focus is on rapid development of complex engineering systems requiring the integration of cross-disciplinary solutions and expertise.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
You will:
Interface with project stakeholders to understand their requirements and ensure project success
Support Analysis of alternative solutions, gaps analysis, and trade-space analysis
Requirements development and linkages throughout system architecture
Coordination across engineering disciplines with internal and external collaborators
Project management and supervision / mentorship of junior engineers
Occasional travel for stakeholder engagements
Additional responsibilities for higher level position includes (if multi-level is necessary):
Indirect supervision and mentorship of other engineers
Monitoring and tracking of funding and budgets
Work independently on moderately complex work assignments, reviews progress, and evaluates results
Communicates with external audiences for scheduling/coordination
May communicate with external audiences for business purposes

Requirements

• Technical background in Mechanical Engineering
• 8+ years’ experience with mechanical design and analysis of complex systems and subsea / seabed warfare systems utilized by the Department of Navy and/or Department of Defense
• Developing and maintaining a strategy and vision to achieve objectives
• MATLAB, SOLIDWORKS, Abaqus, or Siemens NX
• Mission Engineering, Concepts of Operations, and other related technologies
• Systems engineering fundamentals and project management
• Experience developing white papers and proposals to pursue projects
• Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills
• Possess Active Top Secret with SCI clearance level
• Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science
• 5+ years of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

• Modeling & Simulation as applied to mechanical or systems engineering
• Model Based Systems Engineering training and experience
• Experience contributing as a team player

Responsibilities

• Interface with project stakeholders to understand their requirements and ensure project success
• Support Analysis of alternative solutions, gaps analysis, and trade-space analysis
• Requirements development and linkages throughout system architecture
• Coordination across engineering disciplines with internal and external collaborators
• Project management and supervision / mentorship of junior engineers
• Occasional travel for stakeholder engagements
• Indirect supervision and mentorship of other engineers
• Monitoring and tracking of funding and budgets
• Work independently on moderately complex work assignments, reviews progress, and evaluates results
• Communicates with external audiences for scheduling/coordination
• May communicate with external audiences for business purposes

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
• In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
• One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

What This Job Offers

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