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 for a paid internship focused on combustion of novel chemistries. Typical focus areas include combustion, thermodynamics, robotics, and automation. The intern will work on-site in State College, Pennsylvania. Work is up to 20 hours per week during 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. Employment requires successful completion of applicable background checks, participation in the ARL drug testing program, and compliance with electronic and physical monitoring requirements for federal contractors.

Requirements

Be an undergraduate student; students majoring in Mechanical Engineering are encouraged to apply.
Be a U.S. citizen.
Be eligible to obtain a government security clearance and successfully complete required background checks.
Comply with the ARL drug testing program and applicable electronic and physical monitoring requirements.
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.

Nice To Haves

Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher is preferred.
Interest or experience in thermodynamics, combustion chemistry, and thermodynamic analysis of various cycles.
Interest or experience in robotics and automation of manufacturing processes.
Interest or experience in additive manufacturing (3D printing) and powder processing.

Responsibilities

Work on research and development related to combustion of novel chemistries.
Potentially contribute to work in combustion, thermodynamics, robotics, automation, additive manufacturing, and powder processing.
Present results in written formats such as Word and PowerPoint and at weekly meetings.
Work independently and maintain a predictable work schedule.