Innovative Mechanical R&D Engineer, Multimaterial Systems

Penn State University; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State University seeks a Mechanical Research and Development Engineer for the ARL. You will model, analyze, and test structures including multi-material assemblies and fiber-reinforced composites. You will create detailed CAD models and lead design integration across teams.

The role requires strong FEA, CAD skills, and MATLAB/Python scripting, with hybrid on-site/remote work at Warminster, PA. Mentorship and growth opportunities are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience preferred for advanced level.
• Experience with multi-material assemblies and structural analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical and computational modeling of structures and systems.
• Develop mechanical designs and CAD assemblies.
• Conduct laboratory testing to validate models.
• Lead cross-disciplinary collaboration and mentorship.

Skills

Finite element analysis (FEA)

Structural analysis

CAD software

MATLAB/Python

Mechanical design

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

NX

Abaqus

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Penn State University seeks a Mechanical Research and Development Engineer for the ARL. You will model, analyze, and test structures including multi-material assemblies and fiber-reinforced composites. You will create detailed CAD models and lead design integration across teams.

The role requires strong FEA, CAD skills, and MATLAB/Python scripting, with hybrid on-site/remote work at Warminster, PA. Mentorship and growth opportunities are emphasized.