Mechanical Engineer: Advanced Materials & Testing

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 92,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

On-site work

Job summary

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University seeks Mechanical Engineers to join the HPMP department. You will contribute to design, modeling, and testing of advanced materials including ceramics and ceramic/metal matrices, supporting Navy and industry projects.

On-site roles in State College, PA offer opportunities from concept through prototype and validation, with travel to remote locations for testing as part of a small, collaborative team of researchers and engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science; 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Eligibility for access to classified information may be required and may trigger background checks.
• Strong communication and ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, development, and analysis of mechanical systems and subsystems.
• Contribute data and findings for technical reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with engineers and scientists to advance material system designs.
• Present research, designs, and results to sponsors and partners.
• Participate in field tests and testing of ceramic/metal matrix composites.

Skills

Design & analysis

Modeling & simulation

Process development

Materials testing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

Abaqus

COMSOL

Ansys

MATLAB

Job description

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University seeks Mechanical Engineers to join the HPMP department. You will contribute to design, modeling, and testing of advanced materials including ceramics and ceramic/metal matrices, supporting Navy and industry projects.

On-site roles in State College, PA offer opportunities from concept through prototype and validation, with travel to remote locations for testing as part of a small, collaborative team of researchers and engineers.