Research and Development Engineer

4 days ago

College Station, Texas, United States Applied Research Laboratory at the Penn State University Full time
Job Title: Research and Development Engineer - Security Clearance Required

We are seeking a highly skilled Research and Development Engineer to join our team at the Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University. As a key member of our Fluids Machinery Department, you will contribute to the design, experimental fluids testing, and analysis of marine vehicle propulsion, hydrodynamic vehicle control systems, and related applications.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design, assemble, and operate complex test articles and experiments at ARL water tunnel facilities, government test facilities, and field sites.
  • Perform hands-on work in the preparation and execution of fluid dynamic experiments.
  • Collaborate with other engineers, researchers, and academic faculty to acquire, analyze, and present technical results.
Additional Responsibilities for Higher-Level Positions:
  • Perform design and analysis of turbomachinery applications, such as pumps, propellers, turbines, compressors, and corresponding blade and stage level phenomena.
  • Design and analyze vehicle control concepts, flight dynamics, and external aero/hydrodynamics.
  • Manage projects of small or moderate size and scope, making substantial contributions to determining feasibility of project goals and objectives.
  • Collaboratively develop, write, and submit proposals for funded research.
  • Author/co-author reports, presentations, and papers, and present to technical employees.
  • Maintain existing and cultivate new external research relationships.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in a related discipline.
  • 2+ years related experience.
  • Strong background in aerodynamics or fluid mechanics.
  • Success in an environment where various forms of communication and organizational skills were crucial to be effective.
  • Effective at presenting in front of professionals, conveying information to drive to action or decision.
  • Previous success with collaborations in a diverse, multi-disciplinary, team-oriented culture.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
  • Master's degree or Ph.D.
  • Design and execution of experiments using wind or water tunnels.
  • Familiarity with turbomachinery applications, such as pumps, propellers, turbines, etc., and corresponding blade and stage level phenomena.
  • Familiarity with vehicle control and external aero/hydrodynamics.
  • Familiarity with solid modeling/CAD systems, MATLAB, or Simulink.
  • Active government security clearance.
Working Location and Travel:

The working location will be project-dependent, with the ability for hybrid work. This position will require some off-site travel and extended off-site work.

About ARL at Penn State:

ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part of our workforce.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $86,300.00 - $191,000.00.

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