Penn State’s Applied Research Laboratory develops innovative solutions supporting the Navy, DoD, and Intel communities in engineering and technology needs
Job Summary
Penn State’s Applied Research Laboratory develops innovative solutions supporting the Navy, DoD, and Intel communities in engineering and technology needs.
This position involves performing research in vibrations and acoustics for applications including marine and air vehicles and energy production, with responsibilities ranging from experiments to proposal writing.
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package including comprehensive medical coverage and a generous 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible family members.
Matching Summary
Penn State’s Applied Research Laboratory develops innovative solutions supporting the Navy, DoD, and Intel communities in engineering and technology needs.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Modeling and measurement research
Data acquisition system development
Proficiency in MATLAB or C/C++ programming
Experimental acoustics and vibration measurements
Computational acoustics methods
Ability to work independently and in teams
On-site work in State College
Nice-to-have
Familiarity with government research programs
Experience writing white papers
Technical leadership experience
Proposal submission and funded research
Collaboration with academic faculty
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree plus two years related experience
Master's degree or higher preferred in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Acoustics
U.S. citizenship required
Ability to obtain government security clearance
Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen