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Penn State University · 3 months ago

Hydro Controls Research and Development Engineer

University Park, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$86K/yr - $191K/yr

2+ years exp

Penn State University is seeking a Hydro Controls Research and Development Engineer to join their Fluids Machinery Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL). This role involves supporting the design and analysis of marine vehicle hydrodynamics, control effector design, and conducting experimental fluids testing in both laboratory and field environments.

Higher Education

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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 design and analysis of vehicle control concepts, flight dynamics, and external hydrodynamics or aerodynamics at the component, subsystem and/or full vehicle system level

Provide subject matter expertise in the areas of fluid dynamics as part of multidisciplinary teams on well-defined questions and problems

Perform hands-on work in the preparation and execution 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

Lead the design, assembly, and operation of complex test articles and experiments at ARL water tunnel facilities, government test facilities, and field sites

Perform design and analysis of vehicle control concepts, flight dynamics, and external hydrodynamics or aerodynamics at the subsystem or system level

Provide subject matter expertise in the areas of fluid dynamics as part of multidisciplinary teams on ill-defined questions and problems

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/co-author reports, presentations, and papers and present to technical employees

Maintain existing and cultivate new external research relationships

Qualification

Fluid dynamicsFlight dynamicsControl systemsWind tunnel experimentsWater tunnel experimentsSolid modeling/CADMATLABSimulinkCommunication skillsTeam collaborationPresentation skills

Required

A BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

Strong background in aerodynamics or fluid mechanics

Experience with flight dynamics and controls beyond undergraduate coursework (to include relevant work experience)

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, multi-disciplinary, team-oriented culture

If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Senior Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science 14+ years of relevant experience

If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Advanced Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science 5+ years of relevant experience

If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Intermediate Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science 2+ years of relevant experience

All positions at ARL require candidates to possess the ability to obtain a government security clearance; you will be notified during the interview process if this position is subject to a government background investigation

You must be a U.S. citizen to apply

Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen