Guidance and Control Research & Development Internship

Penn State University; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious university is seeking undergraduate students for internship opportunities in the Guidance and Control Technologies Division. The role involves researching and developing innovative solutions for autonomous undersea systems. Candidates should study relevant engineering or science disciplines and possess skills in programming languages like MATLAB, C/C++, and Python. This paid internship allows 20 hours of work during the semester and 40 hours during summer.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate students studying related fields are encouraged to apply.
• Experience or interest in autonomous undersea systems is desired.

Responsibilities

• Researching and developing capabilities for autonomous undersea systems.
• Analyzing and testing new technologies in marine environments.

Skills

Signal/image processing

Object tracking

Autonomous control

Software development

Artificial intelligence

Machine learning

MATLAB

C/C++

Python

Education

Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or Physics

Job description

# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please to complete the. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete . **Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see .** **JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS**The Guidance and Control Technologies Division of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University is seeking undergraduate students for internship opportunities. ARL/Penn State’s purpose is to develop innovative solutions to challenging national problems in support of the Navy, DoD, and Intel communities engineering and technology needs.ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.Typical duties include researching, developing, analyzing, implementing, and testing new capabilities for current and future autonomous undersea systems.Students studying Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or Physics are encouraged to apply.Experience or interest in signal/image processing, object tracking, autonomous control, software development, artificial intelligence, and/or machine learning (deep learning/reinforcement learning) is desired. Experience with MATLAB, C/C++, and/or Python is preferred.The successful candidate will work up to 20 hours/week during the fall and spring semesters and 40 hours/week over the summer.This is a paid internship located at ARL's Science Park Building in State College, PA; relocation and housing are not provided.Candidate selected may be subject to a government security investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the Applied Research Laboratory will require successful completion of a pre- employment drug screen.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.FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu. **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. All positions at ARL require candidates to possess the ability to obtain a government security clearance; you will be notified during the interview process if this position is subject to a government background investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. **CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS**Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review . **EEO IS THE LAW**Penn State is an equal opportunity 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.## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please to complete the Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.