Research and Development Mechanical Engineer

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University; University Park (TX); Sur place; USD 92 000 - 201 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State is seeking highly motivated Mechanical Engineers to join the SHARP department on a fully on-site basis in State College, PA, with periodic travel to remote locations. This role focuses on developing solutions for maintenance and manufacturing in a defense-oriented, shipyard/depot environment.

You will work across design analyses, modeling, testing, and reporting, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to technical papers and proposals to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience (or as per level).
• Eligibility to obtain government security clearance; U.S. citizen status.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary teams and in a field environment.

Responsabilités

• Assist or manage concept development and participate in design analyses.
• Lead specific tasks within project scope and collaborate with researchers.
• Publish papers, proposals, and reports; present as necessary.
• Conduct R&D activities to solve DoD and national security challenges.
• Plan, perform, and lead analyses including modeling, simulations, and experiments.

Connaissances

Team collaboration

Proactive learner

Written communication

Problem solving in undefined problems

Automation and control systems

Prototype fabrication

Fabrication equipment safety

3D modeling

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science

Outils

Solidworks

Siemens NX

AutoCAD

Arduino

Description du poste

Position specifics

Your working location will be fully on-site located in State College, PA. This role requires periodic travel to remote locations.

We are searching for talented and motivated Mechanical Engineers to join the Specialized Hardware and Rapid Prototyping Department (SHARP) of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. We are seeking an individual with knowledge across a range of competencies including developing tangible solutions to maintenance and manufacturing problems in a shipyard/depot level environment. ARL has a decades long reputation of excellence and demonstrated history of developing systems and technologies currently used by the U.S. Navy and Industry.

ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

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.

You will

• Assist or manage concept development and participate in the design analyses of engineering systems independently evaluating, selecting, and applying scientific or engineering procedures and techniques
• Recognize discrepancies/identify problems and related technical issues leading to long term, generic solutions; identify technical approach for solving problems and meeting customer needs
• Perform tasks of a moderate to larger scope and lead specific tasks within the project scope; assemble and collaborate with research team members to work on specific research areas
• Initiate, contribute to, or author/co-author papers, technical proposals, presentations, and reports; present as necessary
• Conduct independent and collaborative research, development, testing, and evaluation activities to solve complex scientific and engineering challenges supporting Department of Defense sponsors and national security missions
• Investigate, evaluate, and apply established and emerging engineering principles, scientific methodologies, and advanced technologies to develop innovative technical solutions
• Plan, perform, and lead analytical studies, modeling and simulation, laboratory experimentation, field testing, and prototype demonstrations to validate engineering concepts and system performance

Additional responsibilities for higher-level position includes

• Collaborate with and provide technical leadership to other team members to accomplish organizational goals; provide innovative ideas to improve organizational efficiency at group and department levels
• Support research conducted within Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Classified environments while safeguarding sensitive technical information and government-furnished data
• Participate in technology transition activities, including system integration, operational demonstrations, customer evaluations, manufacturing support, and field implementation
• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies to improve program execution, system performance, reliability, maintainability, and mission effectiveness
• Initiate and contribute to business development activities through technical concept development, customer engagement, proposal preparation, Independent Research and Development (IRAD) initiatives, and strategic technology planning
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior engineers, engineering technologists, engineering support personnel, interns, and students
• Maintain technical expertise through continued professional development, participation in technical working groups, awareness of emerging technologies, and engagement with the defense research community

Required skills/experience areas include

• Experience collaborating in multi-disciplinary, team-oriented cultures
• Candidates should be inquisitive, proactive, and interested in learning new tools, and technologies
• Past success providing ideas in written form for clear comprehension
• Past success working in an environment where problems are often not initially well-defined
• Designing, installing, and debugging automation and control systems in the field, including upgrading legacy hardware to modern standards
• Past success working both in an office and shop environment fabricating prototype equipment
• Past success safely using large fabrication equipment including lathes, welders, mills, and soldering irons
• Generating formal drawings and three-dimensional models

Preferred skills/experience areas include

• Professional Engineering license
• Past success leading teams of engineers on various projects
• Solidworks, Siemens, NX, AutoCAD, and Arduino
• Integrating various analog and digital sensing technologies
• Previous Military and classified work
• Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required

Minimum Education, Work Experience & Required Certifications

If filled as R&D Engineer - Mechanical (ARL) - Advanced Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science 5+ years of relevant experience Required Certifications: None. If filled as R&D Engineer - Mechanical (ARL) - Intermediate Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science 2+ years of relevant experience Required Certifications: None. If filled as R&D Engineer - Mechanical (ARL) - Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science No prior relevant work experience required Required Certifications: None.

ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Intel Community (IC), and other federal government customers.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our website 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.

Notice regarding employment at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL): Employees must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance, participate in the ARL drug testing program, and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors. ARL operates in a secure information environment involving Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Classified information. Personal electronic devices brought onsite must be registered and may be restricted from certain areas. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $92,100.00 - $200,808.00.

Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.

• comprehensive medical coverage
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• robust retirement plans
• substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children

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