Uncrewed Systems Intern

Penn State University

University Park, Pennsylvania, United States
Hybrid
Develop control systems for rotorcraft
Conduct flight tests to verify design
Implement modeling and simulation algorithms
The Uncrewed Systems Department at Penn State's Applied Research Laboratory seeks students to design small unmanned rotorcraft and solve digital engineering challenges

Job Summary

  • The Uncrewed Systems Department at Penn State's Applied Research Laboratory seeks students to design small unmanned rotorcraft and solve digital engineering challenges.
  • Candidates will develop control systems, create test plans, and conduct flight tests to verify design correctness using modeling and simulation.
  • This position is open to current employees, students, and transitioning military members, with a requirement for U.S. citizenship and a government security investigation.

Matching Summary

The Uncrewed Systems Department at Penn State's Applied Research Laboratory seeks students to design small unmanned rotorcraft and solve digital engineering challenges.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Develop control systems for rotorcraft
  • Conduct flight tests to verify design
  • Implement modeling and simulation algorithms
  • Understand digital engineering tools and techniques

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with military transitioning programs
  • Background in naval missions research
  • Ability to present results to sponsors

Key Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Subject to government security investigation
  • Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen
  • Enrolled in Engineering, Mathematics, or Data Science

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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