Undersea Mechanical R&D Engineer — Design & Test

Penn State University; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 122,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Penn State University’s Applied Research Laboratory in State College, PA, seeks Mechanical Engineers to design, analyze, build, and test undersea hardware from concept to development. You will support the DoD mission by delivering hardware and software systems for field and lab testing, with on-site work and occasional travel.

The role requires mentoring juniors for senior positions, leading project phases, and collaborating with design, drafting, and technicians to ensure robust assemblies and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering required.
• Experience reading mechanical drawings and applying GD&T.
• Ability to develop and document test plans and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements and develop innovative solution concepts.
• Design structures, mechanisms, actuation and bearing systems.
• Create and approve drawings with the design/drafting department.
• Develop assembly and test procedures and support testing.

Skills

3D CAD design

GD&T ANSI Y14.5

Mechanical drawings reading

Free body diagrams

Forces/Stress calculations

Electromechanical packaging

Test plans/procedures

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Security clearance eligibility (Secret level or higher)

Tools

Siemens NX

Finite element analysis

Job description

Penn State University’s Applied Research Laboratory in State College, PA, seeks Mechanical Engineers to design, analyze, build, and test undersea hardware from concept to development. You will support the DoD mission by delivering hardware and software systems for field and lab testing, with on-site work and occasional travel.

The role requires mentoring juniors for senior positions, leading project phases, and collaborating with design, drafting, and technicians to ensure robust assemblies and