Hydrodynamics & Flight Controls R&D Engineer

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University; University Park (TX); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University in State College, PA, is seeking a Fluids Machinery Engineer to join the Fluids Machinery Department. You will help design and analyze marine vehicle hydrodynamics, flight controls, and experimental fluid tests in lab and field environments.

This role requires a strong background in aerodynamics or fluid mechanics, experience with flight dynamics, and the ability to collaborate with engineers and faculty on multidisciplinary projects.

Qualifications

• A BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• Strong background in aerodynamics or fluid mechanics
• Experience with flight dynamics and controls beyond undergraduate coursework
• Effective at presenting in front of professionals and driving actions
• Collaborative experience in a multi-disciplinary team environment

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design, assembly, and operation of complex test articles and experiments at ARL water tunnel facilities, government test facilities, and field sites
• Perform design and analysis of vehicle control concepts, flight dynamics, and external hydrodynamics or aerodynamics at component/subsystem/system levels
• Provide SME in fluid dynamics as part of multidisciplinary teams on defined questions
• Perform hands-on work in preparation and execution of fluid dynamic experiments
• Collaborate to acquire, analyze, and present technical results
• Interact with engineers, researchers, and academic faculty only

Skills

Aerodynamics

Flight dynamics and controls

Communication skills

Presentation

Collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Solid modeling/CAD

Flight dynamics software

Job description

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University in State College, PA, is seeking a Fluids Machinery Engineer to join the Fluids Machinery Department. You will help design and analyze marine vehicle hydrodynamics, flight controls, and experimental fluid tests in lab and field environments.

This role requires a strong background in aerodynamics or fluid mechanics, experience with flight dynamics, and the ability to collaborate with engineers and faculty on multidisciplinary projects.