R&D Engineer Intern

The Pennsylvania State University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) is seeking a motivated R&D Engineer Intern to support material science programs. The position is remote and located in Pittsburgh, PA, with up to 20 hours per week in fall/spring and 40 hours per week in summer.

This paid internship offers hands-on experience in gear train technology, additive manufacturing, powder processing, and robotics in DoD-relevant projects.

Qualifications

• The role is for a highly motivated R&D Engineer Intern.
• Applicants encouraged from Engineering, MATSE, Mechanical Engineering, and related programs.
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility for DoD clearances may be required per ARL policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with gear train technology development.
• Support additive manufacturing and powder processing activities.
• Contribute to process simulation for fabrication and testing.
• Support development of advanced materials and material systems.

Skills

Material synthesis

Device fabrication

Process simulation

Development of advanced materials

Education

Engineering

Materials Science and Engineering (MATSE)

Mechanical Engineering

Engineering Science

Job description

R&D Engineer Intern### R&D Engineer InternApply: Remote: Off Campus - Other: Part time: Posted Yesterday: REQ\\_0000083722# **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**The Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Engineering Division of Applied Research Lab (ARL) is looking for a highly motivated Research and Development Engineer Intern to assist with various activities in the Materials Science Division. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply. Typical duties for a broad range of programs involving gear train technology, additive manufacturing, powder processing, cold spray manufacturing, robotics, testing, modeling and simulation, and characterization include assisting with: * Material synthesis* Device fabrication* Process simulation for fabrication* Development of advanced materials and material systems **Students Majoring in the following are** ***encouraged*** **to apply**: * Engineering, Welding and Metal Fabrication Technology programs* Materials Science and Engineering (MATSE)* Mechanical Engineering* Engineering Science* Aerospace engineering* Nuclear Engineering The successful candidates will work up to 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters and 40 hours/week over the summer. This is a paid internship **located remotely in Pittsburgh, PA**.ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our website at www.arl.psu.edu. **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.