Research and Development Engineering Intern

Penn State University; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

The Sonar Research and Development Division (SRDD) of Penn State University’s Applied Research Laboratory seeks undergraduate student interns for hands‑on support in sonar technologies. Interns will work up to 20 hours/week during fall/spring and up to 40 hours/week in summer at ARL’s Freeport facility, with relocation housing not provided.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and capable of obtaining a government security clearance; a pre‑employment drug screen is required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in a STEM field with hands‑on lab exposure.
• Interest in sonar, transducers, or related acoustics research.
• Ability to work in a team and follow safety and security protocols.

Responsibilities

• Support piezoelectric material processing activities.
• Assist in characterization, production and procurement for fleet transducers.
• Support transducer modeling, fabrication, and documentation efforts.
• Assist with acoustic testing, data analysis and data display tasks.

Skills

Piezoelectric processing

Transducer characterization

Acoustic testing

Data analysis

Education

Undergraduate student (STEM)

Job description

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 Sonar Research and Development Division (SRDD) of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) is seeking undergraduate student interns. The SRDD is providing technical expertise to the government in all aspects of SONAR technologies.

Typical duties may include:

• Support piezoelectric material processing
• Characterization, production and procurement for fleet transducers
• Support for transducer modeling, fabrication, and documentation
• Support for acoustic testing, data analysis, and data display.

Multiple opportunities exist for undergraduate students to support this effort. The successful candidate will work up to 20 hours/week during the fall and spring semesters and 40 hours/week over the summer.

This is a paid internship located at ARL’s Freeport facility; relocation and housing are not provided.

Candidates selected may be subject to a government security investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the Applied Research Laboratory will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

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

All positions at ARL require candidates topossess the ability to obtain a government security clearance; you will be notified during the interview process if this position is subject to a government background investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

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