Part-Time Research and Development Engineer

Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Part-Time Research and Development Engineer to join the Applied Research Laboratory's Innovated Methods Department. This role supports ARL engineers in experimental testing and data analysis.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with on-site work in State College, PA. Candidates should have MATLAB, experience writing technical reports, and analyzing dynamic vibrational and acoustic data.

Qualifications

• Proficient in MATLAB and data analysis.
• Experience writing technical reports.
• Experience analyzing dynamic vibrational and acoustic data.
• Preferred: experience designing experiments; collecting dynamic vibrational and acoustic data; publications.

Responsibilities

• Assist ARL engineers in day-to-day activities.
• Assist in experimental design and testing.
• Analyze data vibration and acoustic data.
• Write reports and document findings.

Skills

MATLAB

Writing technical reports

Analyzing dynamic vibrational and AC 울

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

We are searching for a Part‑Time Research and Development Engineer to join our Innovated Methods Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. This role will support ARL engineers in experimental testing and data analysis.

ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

You will:

• Assist ARL engineers in day-to-day activities
• Assist in experimental design and testing
• Analyze data vibration and acoustic data
• Write reports and document findings

Required Skills/Experience areas include:

• MATLAB
• Writing technical reports
• Analyzing dynamic vibrational and acoustic data

Preferred Skills/Experience areas include:

• Designing experiments
• Collecting dynamic vibrational and acoustic data
• Past success recording research publications
• Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering
• Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required

Work will be a hybrid of on-site/work from home, on-site location is State College, PA. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

Background Checks/Clearances

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Notice regarding employment at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL): Employees must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance, participate in the ARL drug testing program, and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors. ARL operates in a secure information environment involving Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Classified information. Personal electronic devices brought onsite must be registered and may be restricted from certain areas. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

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Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.