R&D Test Engineer - Hands-on Lab & Test Development

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University’s Applied Research Laboratory in State College seeks a Research & Development Test Engineer to plan, set up and execute experimental tests for energy science and power systems.

You will develop test plans for multi-disciplinary hardware, analyze data, and support safety and qualification processes while collaborating with engineers and technicians.

ARL welcomes transitioning military members and provides a DoD-focused environment in a secure research setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science; 2+ years of relevant experience.
• No required certifications for the roles described (Intermediate/Professional).
• ARL aims to research and develop innovative solutions for Navy/DoD/IC.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans and procedures for multi-disciplinary hardware systems
• Perform test risk reduction activities and safety analyses with other engineers
• Conduct functional, environmental, and performance tests using laboratory instrumentation
• Set up, configure, and verify test benches, fixtures, sensors, data acquisition hardware
• Collaborate with engineering support staff to fabricate test hardware, prototypes, and fixtures
• Collect, analyze, and document test data; identify anomalies; and support root cause investigation
• Contribute to the development and improvement of qualification processes and quality procedures for engineering support staff

Skills

Laboratory instrumentation

Problem solving

Documentation

CAD software

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science

Master's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

NI hardware & software

ANSYS

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University’s Applied Research Laboratory in State College seeks a Research & Development Test Engineer to plan, set up and execute experimental tests for energy science and power systems.

You will develop test plans for multi-disciplinary hardware, analyze data, and support safety and qualification processes while collaborating with engineers and technicians.

ARL welcomes transitioning military members and provides a DoD-focused environment in a secure research setting.