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Research and Development Engineering Intern - Part-time

Anywhere
Part-time
Posted 12/3/2025
Verified Source
Key Skills:
Piezoelectric material processing
Transducer modeling and fabrication
Acoustic testing and data analysis
Data display
Characterization and production of transducers

Compensation

Salary Range

$15K - 25K a year

Responsibilities

Support sonar technology development through material processing, transducer characterization, modeling, fabrication, acoustic testing, and data analysis.

Requirements

Undergraduate student status, U.S. citizenship, ability to work on-site up to 20 hours/week during semesters and 40 hours/week in summer, and pass security and drug screening.

Full Description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: • CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please to complete the. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. • CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please to complete the Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. • If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete . Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see . JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The Sonar Research and Development Division (SRDD) of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) is seeking undergraduate student interns. The SRDD is providing technical expertise to the government in all aspects of SONAR technologies. Typical duties may include: • Support piezoelectric material processing • Characterization, production and procurement for fleet transducers • Support for transducer modeling, fabrication, and documentation • Support for acoustic testing, data analysis, and data display. Multiple opportunities exist for undergraduate students to support this effort. The successful candidate will work up to 20 hours/week during the fall and spring semesters and 40 hours/week over the summer. This is a paid internship located at ARL’s Main Laboratory at the University Park campus; relocation and housing are not provided. Candidates selected may 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. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: 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 . Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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. University Park, PA APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: • CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please to complete the. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. • CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please to complete the Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. • If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete . Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see . JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The Sonar Research and Development Division (SRDD) of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) is seeking undergraduate student interns. The SRDD is providing technical expertise to the government in all aspects of SONAR technologies. Typical duties may include: • Support piezoelectric material processing • Characterization, production and procurement for fleet transducers • Support for transducer modeling, fabrication, and documentation • Support for acoustic testing, data analysis, and data display. Multiple opportunities exist for undergraduate students to support this effort. The successful candidate will work up to 20 hours/week during the fall and spring semesters and 40 hours/week over the summer. This is a paid internship located at ARL’s Main Laboratory at the University Park campus; relocation and housing are not provided. Candidates selected may 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. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: 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 . Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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. University Park, PA

This job posting was last updated on 12/4/2025

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