Mechanical R&D Engineer — Multimaterial Structures

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University; Warminster Township (Bucks County); Hybrid; USD 116,496 - 220,884; Full time

Job summary

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University in Warminster, PA seeks a Mechanical Research and Development Engineer to design, analyze, and test structures and multi-material assemblies, including fiber-reinforced polymer composites, and to advance innovative design methods.

You will create detailed CAD models, perform FEA, script in MATLAB/Python, conduct laboratory experiments, and collaborate with senior engineers on integrated system architectures while supporting DoD-related

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science required.
• 5+ years relevant experience for ARL-Advanced Professional path; 2+ years for Intermediate path.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical and computational modeling to evaluate system and structural behavior.
• Develop detailed mechanical designs and assemblies using CAD software.
• Conduct laboratory testing to validate analytical models.
• Support system and subsystem integration and interface analysis.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical leadership.

Skills

FEA modelling

CAD design

MATLAB/Python

mult-material assemblies

team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

NX

Abaqus

Job description

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University in Warminster, PA seeks a Mechanical Research and Development Engineer to design, analyze, and test structures and multi-material assemblies, including fiber-reinforced polymer composites, and to advance innovative design methods.

You will create detailed CAD models, perform FEA, script in MATLAB/Python, conduct laboratory experiments, and collaborate with senior engineers on integrated system architectures while supporting DoD-related