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POSITION SPECIFICS​

The Mechanical Systems & Design Department under the Engineering Systems Research and Development Division within the Undersea Systems Office (USO) of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University is seeking motivated and talented Mechanical Engineers whose primary tasking will be to design, analyze, build, and test mechanical hardware for undersea applications.  Candidates must be able to demonstrate proficient and comprehensive knowledge of the principles and best practices of mechanical design.

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

You Will:

• Analyze requirements, identify problems, and develop innovative solution concepts

• Design structures, mechanisms, actuation systems, and bearing systems

• Work with drafting to create and approve drawings

• Develop assembly and test procedures

• Work with technicians to perform assembly and testing of systems and subsystems

• Support field testing

Required skills/experiences include:

• 3D CAD design and engineering drawing development (Siemens NX preferred)

• Read and interpret mechanical drawings

• Completing free body diagrams; using hand calculations to calculate forces and resultant stresses on structures

• Development of test plans and procedures

• Effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills

• Current active Secret level clearance, or higher

Preferred experience includes:

• Structural or thermal finite element analysis

Your working locations will be fully on-site located in State College, PA. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process. 

Candidate may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required.

 

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science 2+ years of relevant experience Required Certifications: None