Research and Development Engineering Intern

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University; Freeport (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

A research laboratory is seeking undergraduate student interns to support SONAR technology projects. The internship involves tasks like piezoelectric material processing, transducer modeling, and acoustic testing. Candidates will work up to 20 hours per week during the academic semesters and may work full-time in summer. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and will be subject to background checks. This is a paid position located in Freeport, Pennsylvania.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen to apply.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work in a team.
• Available to work up to 20 hours/week during the semester.

Responsibilities

• Support piezoelectric material processing.
• Assist in transducer modeling and documentation.
• Conduct acoustic testing and data analysis.
• Assist with acoustic testing, data analysis and data display.

Skills

Support for piezoelectric material processing

Transducer modeling

Acoustic testing and data analysis

Data analysis

Documentation

Education

Undergraduate student

Job description

The Sonar Research and Development Division (SRDD) of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) is seeking undergraduate student interns. The SRDD provides 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 per week during the fall and spring semesters and 40 hours per 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.

Security and Background Checks: Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

EEO Statement

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