Remote Cfd Simulation Engineer Jobs in Pennsylvania

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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.

POSITION SPECIFICS

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

You will:

• Use accepted methods and techniques to assist with the design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical engineering products, systems, and subsystems

• Contribute data/findings for use in technical reports, documents, or oral/written presentations

• Interact in a collaborative manner with other team members, engineers, and scientists to accomplish organizational goals; may provide ideas to improve efficiency at group

• Present research, designs, and findings internally to engineers and scientists as well as externally to sponsors and research partners

• Participate in field tests and exercises as required

• Aid in the design, fabrication, and testing of advanced material systems across ceramics, metals, and ceramic/metal matrix composites; work spans design and analysis, process development and optimization, and characterization and testing, with opportunities to contribute from concept through prototype and validation

Additional responsibilities for higher level position include:

• Investigate and evaluate applicability of scientific theories and engineering principles in the development and improvement of engineering systems

• Initiate or contribute data/analysis/design for technical reports, documents, proposals, or oral/written presentations

• Co-author papers, presentations, and reports

Required skills/experience areas include:

• Ability to assist in the overall design process including conception, analysis, building, and testing of mechanical systems

• Ability to work independently and in an interdisciplinary team environment

• Have excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

• 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

Preferred skills/experience areas include:

• Prior work in hypersonics, aerospace, and propulsion technologies

• Ceramic and metallurgical engineering for high temperature environments

• Defense manufacturing technology development

• Prototyping, hardware manufacturing, and rapid design iteration

• NX and Solidworks

• Abaqus, COMSOL, Ansys, and Matlab

• Mechanical/Electrical design and troubleshooting

• Past success presenting work to sponsors and technical audiences

• Materials characterization using techniques including optical microscopy (OM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and optical profilometry

• Working knowledge of vacuum system pumps, controls, electrical requirements, design, and integration of components

• Preferred degrees could include: Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace engineering, Process Engineering, and Material Science Engineering

Your working location will be fully on-site, located in State College, PA. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process. This position will require periodic travel to remote locations in support of testing as part of a small team of researchers, engineers, and technologists.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Mechanical (ARL) - Intermediate Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science 2+ years of relevant experience Required Certifications: None If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Mechanical (ARL) - Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science No prior relevant work experience required Required Certifications: None

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).

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

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.Notice regarding employment at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL): Employees must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance, participate in the ARL drug testing program, and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors. ARL operates in a secure information environment involving Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Classified information. Personal electronic devices brought onsite must be registered and may be restricted from certain areas. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $92,100.00 - $174,708.00.

Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

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