On-site AI R&D Engineer Intern

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is offering multiple student internship positions as Research & Development Engineer Interns in University Park, PA. The role focuses on exploring AI capabilities within A2SO’s research domains, evaluating tools, and designing innovative projects that advance AI use in research and workflows.

Interns will work with ARL teams, gain hands-on experience with AI integration, and present results to leadership at the end of the internship.

Qualifications

• Experience applying AI in research or technical settings.
• Ability to analyze AI tools and communicate findings.
• Experience with data analytics and AI systems preferred.
• Capable of designing and executing independent AI experiments.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn and evaluate AI-related tools within A2SO.
• Help teams access and use these tools effectively.
• Assess strengths/weaknesses/risks of AI in A2SO research.
• Design and execute an independent AI integration project.
• Present findings and prototypes to leadership and teams.

Skills

Operational AI implementation

Data analytics with AI

Applied data science in research

AI-enabled technology development

Agentic AI experimentation

Education

Currently enrolled in engineering/data science/CS or related field

Job description

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is offering multiple student internship positions as Research & Development Engineer Interns in University Park, PA. The role focuses on exploring AI capabilities within A2SO’s research domains, evaluating tools, and designing innovative projects that advance AI use in research and workflows.

Interns will work with ARL teams, gain hands-on experience with AI integration, and present results to leadership at the end of the internship.