Mechanical Engineer/Material Scientist

2 days ago


University Park, United States Penn State University Full time
Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer/Material Scientist to join our Materials Design and Optimization Division at Penn State University. As a member of our team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing innovative materials and systems for various applications. Your expertise in materials science and engineering will be crucial in driving our research and development efforts.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and develop new materials and systems using computational tools and techniques such as Abaqus, Ansys, NX, Solidworks, and Matlab.
  • Conduct materials process development and optimization, including materials selection, process optimization, and hands-on prototype skills.
  • Perform mechanical testing, data analysis, and nondestructive inspection for a range of geometries from material coupons to full-scale hardware, including instrumentation.
  • Collaborate with other team members, engineers, and scientists to accomplish organizational goals and contribute to technical reports, documents, and oral/written presentations.

Requirements:
  • Master's or Doctorate degree in an Engineering or Science discipline.
  • Strong understanding of basic engineering principles and ability to apply them to real-world problems.
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and provide ideas to improve efficiency at the group level.

Preferred Skills:
  • Active government security clearance.

Work Environment:

The working location can be hybrid on-site/work from home located in State College. 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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