Summer R & D Engineering Intern

Penn State Applied Research Laboratory

State College, PA, USA
Hybrid
Fluid dynamics and acoustics office
Engineering testing and data analysis
Laboratory environment hands-on work
The Penn State Applied Research Laboratory is seeking undergraduate students for a Summer 2026 R&D Engineering Internship focused on Fluid Dynamics and Acoustics. Interns will engage in hands-on laboratory work, supporting engineering testing and data analysis while preparing for careers in national security

Job Summary

  • Penn State's Applied Research Laboratory is seeking enterprising students for a Summer 2026 undergraduate internship to support the Navy, Department of Defense, and Intelligence Community.
  • Students will conduct research involving engineering testing, data analysis, and visualization while performing hands-on work in a laboratory environment.
  • The position requires U.S. citizenship and successful completion of pre-employment drug screens and background checks.

Matching Summary

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The Penn State Applied Research Laboratory is seeking undergraduate students for a Summer 2026 R&D Engineering Internship focused on Fluid Dynamics and Acoustics. Interns will engage in hands-on laboratory work, supporting engineering testing and data analysis while preparing for careers in national security.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Fluid Dynamics and Acoustics Office
  • Engineering testing and data analysis
  • Laboratory environment hands-on work
  • Multiple computing languages and tools

Nice-to-have

  • Enterprising student mindset
  • Career readiness in national security
  • Innovative solution development

Key Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Undergraduate student status
  • Ability to obtain government security clearance
  • Successful completion of drug screen

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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