Part-Time Research and Development Engineer

Penn State University; State College, Northern (Centre County, KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a Part-Time Research and Development Engineer for the Applied Research Laboratory in State College, PA. The role supports ARL engineers in experimental testing and data analysis, with a focus on vibration and acoustic data.

Required: a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering and eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher. Hybrid work arrangement and federal contractor environment are noted in the posting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• You will assist ARL engineers in day-to-day activities.

Skills

MATLAB

Technical reports

Vibration data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Job description

## Part-Time Research and Development EngineerApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Penn State University Parktime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ\_0000081428# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. **Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.** **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 requiredWork 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.