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The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a Part-Time Research and Development Engineer to join the Innovated Methods Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL). The role involves supporting ARL engineers with experimental design, testing, analyzing vibration and acoustic data, and documenting findings through technical reports.

Highlights

Assist engineers in day-to-day activities and experimental design and testing.
Analyze dynamic vibrational and acoustic data using MATLAB.
Write technical reports and document research findings.
Preferred experience includes designing experiments and collecting vibrational/acoustic data.
Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering is required.
Must be eligible for Secret-level security clearance or higher, with potential background investigations.
Work arrangement is hybrid, with on-site presence at State College, PA.
Employment requires successful background checks and adherence to ARL security and monitoring policies.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
ARL supports transitioning military members as a DoD SkillBridge partner.

Part-Time Research and Development Engineer Full Description

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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

We are searching for a Part-Time Research and Development Engineer to join our Innovated Methods Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. This role will support ARL engineers in experimental testing and data analysis.

ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

You will:

Assist ARL engineers in day-to-day activities
Assist in experimental design and testing
Analyze data vibration and acoustic data
Write reports and document findings

Required Skills/Experience areas include:

MATLAB
Writing technical reports
Analyzing dynamic vibrational and acoustic data

Preferred Skills/Experience areas include:

Designing experiments
Collecting dynamic vibrational and acoustic data
Past success recording research publications
Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering
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

Work will be a hybrid of on-site/work from home, on-site location is State College, PA. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

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.

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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.

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