Research and Development Engineering Intern

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking an undergraduate student for a position in the Intelligent Manufacturing and Operations Engineering Department. The role involves developing web and desktop applications to integrate systems in engineering and logistics. Candidates should have software development experience and knowledge of object-oriented programming languages like Java and C#. Preferably, applicants will have experience with web frameworks and a background in cyber security. This is a part-time position with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Experience with database design is preferred.
• A strong cyber security background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Developing software applications that integrate algorithms.
• Building web based applications.
• Building services to expose application data and logic.
• Developing backend software components.
• Analyzing information exchange requirements.
• Documenting existing and new systems and architectures.
• Managing containers and continuous integration pipelines.

Skills

Software development experience

Object oriented languages such as Java, C#, typescript

Education

Students studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering

Tools

Web development frameworks such as Angular and Java Spring

Docker and containerization

Job description

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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Intelligent Manufacturing and Operations Engineering Department of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University is seeking an undergraduate student to assist development of prototypical web and desktop applications. These applications are used to integrate systems and information in the engineering, manufacturing, and logistics domains.

Typical Duties include:

• Developing software applications that integrate algorithms
• Building web based applications
• Building services to expose application data and logic
• Developing backend software components
• Analyzing information exchange requirements
• Documenting existing and new systems and architectures
• Managing containers and continuous integration pipelines

Students studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering are encouraged to apply.

Required skills/knowledge includes:

• Software development experience
• Object oriented languages such as Java, C#, typescript

Preferred skills/knowledge includes:

• Experience with web development frameworks such as Angular and Java Spring
• A strong cyber security background
• Experience with Docker and containerization
• Database design experience

The successful candidate will work up to 20 hours/week during the fall and spring semesters and 40 hours/week over the summer.

You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site 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. All positions at ARL require candidates to possess 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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