Systems Engineer Intern

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is seeking a Systems Engineer Intern to join the PLM CAD Tools team on-site in State College, PA. The role supports Teamcenter integration, software/tools configuration, and Linux deployments, with a focus on security clearance readiness.

The intern will work up to 20 hours per week during fall/spring and up to 40 hours in summer, with responsibilities spanning upgrades, training, documentation, and cross-functional coordination.

Qualifications

• Self-disciplined, highly motivated, and customer service-oriented.
• Ability to convey ideas in written form for a clear audience.
• Ability to work through problems with proper steps to reach a solution.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support for configuration and maintenance of ARL's PLM CAD Tools.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to translate requirements into technical solutions and integrate them.
• Support application and database tasks using Java and Python.
• Configure and deploy Linux systems and manage databases.
• Support Jira Helpdesk, update Confluence docs, and manage code in Bitbucket.
• Ensure compliance and security requirements are met.
• Investigate issues, perform cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Self-disciplined

Written communication

Problem solving

Organization skills

Security clearance eligibility

Tools

Java

Python

Linux

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

We are searching for a Systems Engineer Intern to join our Product Lifecycle Management and Computer-aided Design Tools (PLM CAD Tools) team at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support for configuration and maintenance activities, including supporting upgrades, add-ons, and off-the-shelf and custom feature enhancements of ARL’s Product Lifecyle Management (PLM) tool
• Teamcenter by Siemens Collaborate with cross functional teams with a focus on translating business requirements into technical solutions and ultimately working with the PLM CAD Tools team to realize those solutions through successful integration, testing, roll out, and training activities
• Application and database support utilizing Java, python, and proprietary Siemens configuration tools
• Configuration and deployment of Linux systems (including virtual environments), application configuration and programming, and database maintenance
• Jira Helpdesk user support, updating related application or process documentation via Atlassian Confluence, and ensure software is managed in Atlassian Bitbucket
• Ensure all required compliance and security requirements are continually met
• Investigate application issues, perform cause analysis, and take corrective actions

Required skills/experience areas include

• Self-disciplined, highly motivated, and customer service-oriented
• Past success in providing ideas in written form for clear comprehension to an audience
• Demonstrated ability to work through a difficult problem, using proper steps to define and formulate ideas to reach a solution
• Demonstrated organization skills
• 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

Preferred skills/experience areas include

• Software application support experience using Java and python
• Oracle database experience
• General operating system and Linux system knowledge
• Self-disciplined, highly motivated, and customer service-oriented
• Past success in providing ideas in written form for clear comprehension to an audience
• Demonstrated ability to work through a difficult problem, using proper steps to define and formulate ideas to reach a solution
• Demonstrated organization skills

Location and Schedule

Your working location will be fully on-site, located in State College, PA. The successful candidate can work up to 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters and 40 hours per week over the summer.

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.

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