Research and Development Engineering Intern

The Pennsylvania State University; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) Sonar Research and Development Division (SRDD) invites undergrad interns to join a government-facing sonar program. The role involves hands-on work in piezoelectric processing, transducer testing, modeling, and data analysis. On-site at ARL’s Freeport facility, paid, with security screening.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens; no relocation or housing is provided; interns may work up to 20 hours/wk during fall/spring and 40

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student internship in SONAR technologies.
• U.S. citizen required for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Piezoelectric material processing

Acoustic testing

Transducer modeling

Data analysis

Tools

MATLAB

Lab equipment

Job description

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

• 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

Internship Details

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 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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