About the role#
The Systems and Emerging Capabilities Division at the Applied Research Laboratory is seeking R&D Engineering Interns. You will work within the Undersea Systems Office to solve engineering problems in the undersea domain. This role involves working on autonomy, flight dynamics, and underwater robotics to transition new technologies to Navy sponsors. You will be assigned to one or more engineering teams and receive mentorship from experienced technical leaders.
What you'll do#
- Assist engineers and researchers with the design, development, and testing of robotic and autonomous systems.
- Support hardware integration, system troubleshooting, and laboratory experimentation.
- Develop software tools, scripts, or algorithms to support research objectives.
- Collect, analyze, and visualize experimental data.
- Document technical findings, test results, and development activities.
- Participate in design reviews, technical discussions, and project meetings.
- Contribute to prototype development and field testing activities.
- Present project outcomes and recommendations at the conclusion of the internship.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication abilities.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance.
- Must participate in the ARL drug testing program.
- Must comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, on-site internship located in State College, Pennsylvania.
- Work hours are up to 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters, with the opportunity for up to 40 hours per week during the summer.
- Employment is subject to a successful background check.
About Penn State University
Penn State University is an educational institution founded in 1855. It operates 24 campuses and serves a student body of nearly 88,000 people. The university focuses on education and research. It is based in University Park, Pennsylvania.
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