Research and Development Engineer

7 days ago

Palo Alto, California, United States The Pennsylvania State University Full time
Job Description

We are seeking an undergraduate student researcher to join our Fluids Machinery Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University.

Responsibilities
  • Assist with writing and debugging computer code to analyze turbomachinery and hydrodynamic designs
  • Assist in the development of optimization methods for constrained multi-dimensional fluid/structure design problems
  • Assist with developing and evaluating novel technology concepts
  • Interact collaboratively with other engineers, researchers, and academic faculty
  • Contribute to the design, assembly, and operation of complex test articles and experiments at ARL water tunnel facilities, government test facilities, and field sites
Requirements
  • Working towards a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM discipline
  • Familiarity with MATLAB, basic proficiency preferred
  • Success in a diverse, multi-disciplinary, team-oriented environment where various forms of communication and organizational skills were crucial to be effective
  • Ability to work independently on technical problems that are ill-defined and may require seeking out resources or learning needed to solve the challenges
  • Ability to present in front of professionals, conveying information of varying degrees of complexity to an audience with differing technical backgrounds in order to drive actions or decisions as part of a team
  • US citizenship required
Preferred Qualifications
  • Exposure to compiled computer languages (FORTRAN, C, etc...)
  • Familiarity with solid modelling/CAD systems
  • Interest in computer science and applied math related topics such as: machine learning, numerical methods, and optimization
  • Experience with hands-on experimentation and testing, including use of basic hand tools
  • Interest in applied research or future graduate school
  • Ability to obtain a US Government security clearance
About the Department

The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University 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; we 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.

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