R&D Engineer Intern

Penn State University•University Park, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Penn State’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) is seeking a motivated undergraduate student to join the Systems Manufacturing Department. The internship involves developing custom applications to support the design, development, and manufacture of products. Focus areas may include artificial intelligence, human-computer interaction, software development and programming, and algorithms and theoretical foundations. The position is fully on-site in State College, Pennsylvania. It is a paid internship; relocation and housing are not provided. The intern will work up to 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters, with the opportunity to work up to 40 hours per week over the summer. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and eligible to obtain a government security clearance. Employment requires successful completion of background checks and compliance with ARL security, drug testing, and monitoring requirements.

Requirements

Be an undergraduate student; students majoring in Computer Science are encouraged to apply.
Ability to work independently and maintain a predictable work schedule.
Past success presenting results in written formats such as Word and PowerPoint and in weekly meetings.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance.
Successful completion of required background checks and compliance with ARL requirements, including participation in its drug testing program and applicable electronic and physical monitoring.

Nice To Haves

Interest or skills in artificial intelligence, including machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, Python, TensorFlow, and scikit-learn.
Interest or skills in human-computer interaction, UX research, usability testing, interface design, surveys, wireframing, and prototyping tools such as Figma and Adobe XD.
Interest or skills in software development, including Java, C++, Python, object-oriented design, Git, debugging, application development, and algorithmic problem-solving.
Interest or skills in algorithms and theoretical foundations, including complexity analysis, graph theory, dynamic programming, formal methods, and mathematical modeling.
Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop custom applications supporting the design, development, and manufacture of products.
Present results in written formats such as Word and PowerPoint and at weekly meetings.
Work independently and maintain a predictable work schedule.