Systems Engineer Intern

Applied Research Laboratory at the Penn State University; University Park (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State invites a Systems Engineer Intern to join the PLM CAD Tools team on-site in State College, PA. The role focuses on supporting Teamcenter upgrades, configurations, and integrations with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical solutions.

The position involves application and database support using Java, Python, and Siemens tools, as well as Linux system configuration and documentation maintenance in

Qualifications

• Self-disciplined, motivated and customer service oriented.
• Proven ability to communicate ideas clearly in writing.
• Able to solve complex problems with a structured approach.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Current eligibility for access to Secret-level or higher clearance.
• On-site work in State College, PA.
• Experience with Java and Python is a plus.
• Oracle database knowledge is a plus.
• General Linux knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support for PLM Teamcenter on upgrades and enhancements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Support applications and databases using Java, Python, and Siemens tools.
• Configure Linux systems, virtual environments, and deploy applications.
• Support Jira Helpdesk and maintain docs in Confluence and Bitbucket.
• Ensure compliance and security requirements are met.
• Investigate issues, perform root-cause analysis, and take corrective actions.

Skills

Self-disciplined

Customer service-oriented

Written communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Security clearance eligibility (Secret

Java

Python

Oracle Database

Linux

Jira/Confluence/Bitbucket

Tools

Java

Python

Oracle Database

Linux

Jira/Confluence/Bitbucket

Job description

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.

You will:

• 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

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.

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

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.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.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.