Undersea Systems Mechanical Technologist

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Robust retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking experienced Mechanical Engineering Support Specialists to join the Experimental Support Department within the Undersea Systems Office (USO) at Penn State ARL. You will collaborate with engineers to fabricate, assemble, install, and test mechanical systems and instrumentation for large-scale undersea models and simulations.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 6+ years of relevant experience and prior exposure to energetic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and 6+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience handling energetic materials and understanding hazards in energetics work.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and adjust procedures when needed.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers and support specialists daily.
• Fabricate and assemble prototype mechanical systems and test hardware.
• Install, calibrate, and use precision testing instrumentation.
• Conduct mechanical and electrical troubleshooting of test equipment.
• Assist with collecting, analyzing, and documenting test data.

Skills

Energetic materials handling

Mechanical assembly

Test instrumentation troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking experienced Mechanical Engineering Support Specialists to join the Experimental Support Department within the Undersea Systems Office (USO) at Penn State ARL. You will collaborate with engineers to fabricate, assemble, install, and test mechanical systems and instrumentation for large-scale undersea models and simulations.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 6+ years of relevant experience and prior exposure to energetic