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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

We are searching for an undergrad student researcher to join our Fluids Machinery Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. The Department is part of the Fluid Dynamics Division within the Fluid Dynamics and Acoustics Office, which has a long, successful history of providing innovative solutions and technology for a range of U.S. Government and Industry sponsors. In this position, you will support the design, testing, and analysis of marine vehicle propulsion, hydrodynamic vehicle control systems, and related applications such as turbomachinery, renewable energy production, and rotorcraft aerodynamics. Propulsion systems rely on a detailed understanding of turbomachinery flow physics. Hydrodynamic vehicle control systems rely on a detailed understanding of fluid generated forces (lift and drag) from various parts of a vehicle and how they interact. Experimental fluids testing involves observation and measurement of forces and flow interacting with a test article.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist with writing and debugging computer code to analyze turbomachinery and hydrodynamic designs
• Assist in the development of optimization methods for constrained multi-dimensional fluid/structure design problems
• Interact collaboratively with other engineers, researchers, and academic faculty
• Contribute to the design, assembly, and operation of complex test articles and experiments at ARL water tunnel facilities, government test facilities, and field sites

Undergraduate research assistant pay will be commensurate with education level and experience. Minimum requirements include at least one year of coursework towards a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.

Required skills/experience areas include:

• Working towards a Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related discipline
• Completion of relevant coursework in fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, propulsion, or turbomachinery
• Familiarity with MATLAB, basic proficiency preferred
• Success in a diverse