Mechanical Design and Analysis Research and Development Engineer

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

We are searching for a Research and Development Engineer to join our Advanced Design & Analysis Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. ARL's purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC). This role will involve designing, analyzing, and testing structures and systems, with a particular emphasis on multi-material assemblies, including fiber-reinforced polymer composite structures.

ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

You will:

• Perform advanced finite element analysis (FEA) modeling, structural analysis, and results interpretation
• Develop detailed mechanical designs and assemblies using mechanical CAD software
• Conduct laboratory testing to validate analytical models and determine material properties
• Flexibly adapt across a variety of technical tasks, including CAD modeling, FEA, scripting in MATLAB/Python, and supporting experimental testing
• Collaborate closely with senior engineers, receiving mentorship in CAD modeling, advanced FEA methods, and testing

Minimally requires a Bachelor's degree in an engineering or a science discipline and 2 years' related experience.

Required skills/experience areas include:

• Finite element analysis (FEA) modeling and structural analysis
• CAD software, such as SolidWorks or NX
• Programming skills (MATLAB/Python)
• Ability to quickly adapt to diverse engineering tasks and changing project priorities
• Demonstrated collaboration within a multidisciplinary team

Preferred skills/experience areas include:

• Experience with Abaqus or similar FEA software
• Interest or experience with composite materials or multi-material assemblies
• Previous experience with mechanical testing methods and laboratory experiments

Interested candidates should submit a resume to be considered for this position.

Security Clearance Preferred: Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required.

This position is fully on-site, located in State College, PA.

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

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.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

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