Research and Development Mechanical Engineer
About The Position
We are searching for motivated Research and Development Mechanical Engineers to join the Energy Science and Power Systems (ESPS) Division at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. ESPS is focused on developing novel energy sources and power producing systems mainly for underwater applications by maintaining core skills in the area of thermo-fluid systems, chemical reactions, high-speed machinery, structural analysis, and automation & controls. This role will focus on the design, fabrication and testing of various mechanical components for undersea power systems. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
Requirements
- Strong foundation in mechanical design and analysis principles
- CAD software (Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Creo, or similar)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science
- U.S. citizen
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline
- Structural, thermal, and fluid flow FEA of complex engineering systems (ANSYS preferred)
- Material selection, manufacturing processes, and GD&T
- Past success testing and validation methods for structural and thermal-fluid systems
- Additive manufacturing (LPBF) and DfAM
- Experimental testing and analysis for full design-build-test cycles
- Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required
Responsibilities
- Develop, validate, and improve complex mechanical designs from concept through production
- Collaborate with research and development, additive manufacturing, and testing teams to resolve design challenges
- Support design reviews, prototype builds, and testing activities
- Identify opportunities for performance improvement, cost reduction, and design for manufacturability (DFM)
- Perform structural and thermal-fluid analysis using analytical methods and FEA tools to evaluate mechanical components, assemblies, and systems
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Robust retirement plans
- Substantial paid time off (holidays, vacation, sick time)
- 75% tuition discount for employees, eligible spouses, and children
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
