Uncrewed Systems Intern

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University’s Uncrewed Systems Department at ARL is seeking undergraduate interns to design and assemble small unmanned rotorcraft and tackle digital engineering challenges.

Qualified students in Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science or related fields may apply. Interns may work up to 20 hours/week during the academic year and 40 hours/week during summer, with safety and background checks as part of the process.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled undergraduate student in Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and assemble small unmanned rotorcraft components for hands-on learning.
• Design and implement control systems and flight tests for rotorcraft projects.
• Create modeling and simulation routines and translate results into usable code for the team.
• Familiarize with digital engineering tools, techniques, and workflows for future ARL projects.
• Prepare and present testing results and documentation to sponsors.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

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

Students studying Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, or related fields are encouraged to apply.

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

You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. 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. 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.

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.