Materials Testing Engineer

Research And Development Engineer

We are seeking a Research and Development Engineer with mechanical and materials engineering knowledge to join the Polymer Composite Manufacturing team in the Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State with mechanical and materials engineering to join our team in the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. This role will involve testing structures and systems plus analyzing data with a particular emphasis on multi-material assemblies, including fiber-reinforced polymer composite structures. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with our research and development team to perform solutions and present analytical results. ARL at Penn State University is dedicated to developing innovative solutions to complex national problems, with a primary focus on supporting the U.S. Navy, Department of Defense, and Intel communities.

As an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner, we welcome applications from transitioning military members.

You will :

• Assist with scheduling testing, tracking, execution of static and dynamic trials to support development and demonstration of emergent metal, composite and hybrid components and systems
• Contribute to the fabrication of test hardware and fixtures, and testing activities
• Utilize CAD and other engineering tools to create and model mechanical designs
• Collaborate with fellow engineers to develop innovative solutions
• Contribute to proposals, reports and presentations in support of assigned projects and tasks

Minimally requires a Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or science discipline.

Required Skills and Experience include :

Preferred Skills and Experience include :

Candidates for consideration must submit a resume.

Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the Applied Research Laboratory will require 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at .

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

$76,700.00 - $115,100.00

Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster

PA State Labor Law Poster

Penn State Policies

Copyright Information

Hotlines