Uncrewed Systems Intern

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University in Pennsylvania is seeking undergraduate students to design and assemble small unmanned rotorcraft and work on digital engineering challenges within the ARL's Uncrewed Systems Department. ARL is a DoD SkillBridge partner welcoming transitioning military members to apply.

The role includes developing control systems, creating test plans, conducting flight tests, and presenting results to sponsors, while complying with security clearances during the interview

Qualifications

• Students studying Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, or related fields are encouraged to apply.
• Must be a U.S. citizen to apply.
• Will be subject to a government security investigation.
• 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.
• Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Develop control systems and implement on rotorcraft.
• Develop test plans and conduct flight tests to verify design and control law correctness, using modeling and simulation in the design and test preparation process.
• Develop modeling and simulation algorithms, and implement in code for use by the team.
• Understand digital engineering tools, techniques, and tactics for future projects.
• Prepare reports on results of testing, and present to sponsors.

Job description

Job Description

The Uncrewed Systems Department of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State is seeking undergraduate students to design and assemble small unmanned rotorcraft and work on digital engineering challenges. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

Typical Duties

• Develop control systems and implement on rotorcraft
• Develop test plans and conduct flight tests to verify design and control law correctness, using modeling and simulation in the design and test preparation process
• Develop modeling and simulation algorithms, and implement in code for use by the team
• Understand digital engineering tools, techniques, and tactics for future projects
• Prepare reports on results of testing, and present to sponsors

Working Hours

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

Requirements

• Students studying Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, or related fields are encouraged to apply.
• Must be a U.S. citizen to apply.
• Will be subject to a government security investigation.
• 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.
• Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Background Checks and Clearances

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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 Statement

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.

Additional Information

For further information on ARL, visit our website at www.arl.psu.edu.

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