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 involves developing custom applications to support the design, development, and manufacture of products. Potential focus areas include artificial intelligence, human-computer interactions, software development and programming, and algorithms and theoretical foundations. Computer Science students are encouraged to apply. This is a paid internship based fully on-site in State College, Pennsylvania. The position offers up to 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters and the opportunity to work up to 40 hours per week over the summer. Relocation and housing are not provided. Approval of remote or hybrid work is not guaranteed; questions about flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process. ARL researches and develops innovative 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. Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher is preferred. A government background investigation may be required to upgrade clearance eligibility. Employment requires successful completion of background checks, participation in ARL’s drug testing program, and compliance with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors. ARL operates in a secure information environment that includes Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified Information, and Classified information. Personal electronic devices brought onsite must be registered and may be restricted from certain areas.
Requirements
- 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.
- Must successfully complete required background checks, participate in ARL’s drug testing program, and comply with applicable electronic and physical monitoring requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher is preferred.
- Interest or skills in artificial intelligence, machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision; Python, TensorFlow, and scikit-learn; and building and training classification and regression models.
- Interest or skills in human-computer interaction and user experience research, usability testing, interface design, surveys, wireframes, and prototyping with Figma or Adobe XD.
- Interest or skills in software development using Java, C++, and Python; object-oriented design, Git, debugging, desktop and web applications, and collaborative development.
- Interest or skills in algorithms, complexity analysis, graph theory, dynamic programming, implementation and optimization in Python and C++, competitive programming, formal methods, and mathematical modeling.
- A government background investigation may be required to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required.
Responsibilities
- Develop custom applications supporting the design, development, and manufacture of products.
- Present results in written formats such as Word and PowerPoint and in weekly meetings.
- Work independently and maintain a predictable work schedule.
Benefits
- Paid internship opportunity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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