Mechanical Engineer

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Mechanical Systems & Design Department under the Engineering Systems Research and Development Division within the Undersea Systems Office (USO) of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University is seeking motivated and talented engineers whose primary tasking will be to design, analyze, build, and test hardware for undersea applications. Candidates must be able to demonstrate proficient and comprehensive knowledge of the principles and best practices of mechanical design.

You Will:

Analyze requirements, identify problems, and develop innovative solution concepts

Design structures, mechanisms, actuation systems, and bearing systems

Work with drafting to create and approve drawings

Develop assembly and test procedures

Work with technicians to perform assembly and testing of systems and sub systems

Support field testing

Plan and perform technical tasks of a larger scope and lead specific tasks within the project scope

Manage projects of small or moderate size and scope; plan, schedule, conduct, or coordinate detailed phases of the work

Additional Responsibilities for Higher Levels Positions Include:

Design of complex machined components and subsystems

Mentorship of other engineers/technicians

Willingness to manage small to moderate sized projects

This position can be filled at multiple levels, depending upon your education and experience. Minimally requires a Bachelors degree in an Engineering or Science discipline; 5 years related experience. Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher level positions.

Requirements skills/experience include:

3D CAD design and engineering drawing development (Siemens NX preferred)

Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings

Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T ANSI Y14.5)

Proficiency in completing free body diagrams; using hand calculations to calculate forces and resultant stresses on structures

Packaging of complex electromechanical assemblies

Development of test plans and procedures

Effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills

Preferred skills/experience include:

Structural or thermal finite element analysis

A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Your working location will be fully on-site located in State College, PA.

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.

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

ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part ofour workforce.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$ 6,300.00 – $164,000.00

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