Research Development Engineer
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$ 86300 - 191000
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
We are searching for a Fluids Machinery Engineer to join our Fluids Machinery Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. The Department is part of the Fluid Dynamics Division within the Fluid Dynamics and Acoustics Office which has a long successful history of providing innovative solutions and technology for a range of U.S. Government and Industry sponsors. In this position you will support the design experimental fluids testing and analysis of marine vehicle propulsion hydrodynamic vehicle control systems and related applications such as turbomachinery renewable energy production and rotorcraft aerodynamics. Propulsion systems rely on a detailed understanding of turbomachinery flow physics. Hydrodynamic vehicle control systems rely on a detailed understanding of fluid generated forces (lift and drag) from various parts of a vehicle and how they interact. Experimental fluids testing involves observation and measurement of forces and flow interacting with a test article. This position can be filled as either a nontenure Research Faculty or a Research and Development Engineer.
You will:
Contribute to the design assembly and operation of complex test articles and experiments at ARL water tunnel facilities government test facilities and field sites
Perform handson work in the preparation and of fluid dynamic experiments
Act as part of a team to acquire analyze and present technical results
Interact collaboratively with other engineers researchers and academic faculty
Additional responsibilities for a higher level positions includes:
Perform design and analysis of turbomachinery applications such as pumps propellers turbines compressors etc. and corresponding blade and stage level phenomena
Perform design and analysis of vehicle control concepts flight dynamics and external aero/hydrodynamics
Manage projects of small or moderate size and scope; make substantial contributions to determining feasibility of project goals and objectives
Collaboratively develop write and submit proposals for funded research
Author/coauthor reports presentations and papers and present to technical employees
Maintain existing and cultivate new external research relationships
This position can be filled at multiple levels depending on your education and experience.Minimum requirements include a Bachelors degree or higher in a related discipline; 2 years related experience. Additional experience and/or education are required for higher level positions.
Required skills/experience areas include:
Strong background in aerodynamics or fluid mechanics
Success in an environment where various forms of communication and organizational skills were crucial to be effective
Effective at presenting in front of professionals conveying information to drive to action or decision
Previous success with collaborations in a diverse multidisciplinary teamoriented culture
Preferred skills/experience areas include:
A Masters degree or Ph.D.
Design and of experiments using wind or water tunnels
Familiarity with turbomachinery applications such as pumps propellers turbines etc. and corresponding blade and stage level phenomena
Familiarity with vehicle control and external aero/hydrodynamics
Familiarity with solid modeling/CAD systems MATLAB or Simulink
Active government security clearance
Your working location will be projectdependent ability for hybrid work located in State College PA. This position will require some offsite travel and extended offsite work.
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 preemployment 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 of our workforce.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL visit our web site at www.arl.psu.
The salary range for this position including all possible grades is:
$86300.00 $191000.00Salary Structure additional information on Penn States job and salary structure.
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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
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Employment Type
Full-Time
