R&D Engineer Intern
About The Position
Penn State’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) is seeking a motivated undergraduate student to join its Systems Manufacturing Department. The internship will focus on combustion of novel chemistries, with typical focus areas including combustion thermodynamics and robotics automation. The role is paid and fully on-site in State College, Pennsylvania. Work is 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. 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. Employees are subject to background checks, the ARL drug testing program, and electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors.
Requirements
- Be a current undergraduate student; students majoring in Mechanical Engineering are encouraged to apply.
- Be able to work independently and maintain a predictable work schedule.
- Have U.S. citizenship.
- Be eligible to obtain a government security clearance.
- Successfully complete required background checks and comply with the ARL drug testing program and applicable electronic and physical monitoring requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher is preferred.
- Experience or skills in thermodynamics, combustion chemistry, and thermodynamic analysis of various cycles.
- Experience or skills in robotics and automation of manufacturing processes.
- Experience or skills in additive manufacturing (3D printing) and powder processing.
- Past success presenting results in written formats such as Word and PowerPoint and in weekly meetings.
Responsibilities
- Work on research and development related to combustion of novel chemistries.
- Contribute to work involving combustion thermodynamics and robotics automation.
- Present results in written formats such as Word and PowerPoint and in weekly meetings.
Benefits
- Paid internship opportunity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
