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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Visualization Technology Department within the Communications, Information, and Navigation Office at the Penn State Applied Research Lab seeks qualified Research and Development Interns.  The Visualization Technology Department builds, develops, configures, and  deploys Extended Reality (XR) solutions for numerous sponsors across the US Government and commercial industry.  You will apply your skills to assist the research team to leverage XR technology through software development, system configuration, and testing.  Undergraduates pursuing degrees in Computer Science, Information Science and Technology, and Engineering are encouraged to apply.

Job duties:

• Configure hardware and software
• Update lab systems as needed
• Prepare technology lab spaces for events
• Prepare user documentation for lab
• Content development
• System troubleshooting

Required skills:

• Fast learner
• Attention to Detail
• Organizational skills
• Customer focused

Desired Skills/certification:

• Familiarity with XR hardware (Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and Mixed Reality devices)
• Software Development (C++, C#, Java, or Python)
• Familiarity with Unity3D or Unreal Engine
• 3D Modeling skills (Blender, 3DSMax, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Revit, etc)
• Familiarity with Agile development
• DOD Clearance

ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.

You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. 

ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC).  We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our