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The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University · 1 month ago

Non-Destructive Inspection Engineer/Material Scientist (Faculty)

University Park, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is seeking scientists and engineers to join their Polymer Composite Manufacturing Department. The role involves supporting the research and development of new materials and innovative material system designs, while engaging in engineering and technology needs.

Universities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Contribute to the design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical engineering products, systems, and subsystems

Investigate and evaluate practical applicability of scientific theories and engineering principles to develop and improve various engineering systems

Identify technical approach for solving problems and meeting customer/sponsor needs

Apply standard practices and techniques in specific situations, correlate data, recognize discrepancies in results and follow operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes

Conduct experiments/tests in the laboratory/field to test, prove, or modify theoretical propositions on basis of research findings and experiences of others researching in related technical areas (may include taking measurements and recording observations, collecting, compiling, and processing data and planning/designing experiments or tests and supervising the execution thereof)

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

Manage projects of varying size and scope, including technical elements, budget/schedule implications, and communication with sponsor(s)

Interact in a collaborative manner with other team members, engineers, and scientists to accomplish organizational goals

Provide innovative problem-solving approaches to enhance organizational capabilities

Initiate or contribute to business development activities (i.e. white papers, proposals, etc.)

Supervise the work of lower-level staff and undergraduate students

Team with engineers in other technical areas across ARL

Work on the development of proposals and projects

Qualification

Materials inspection developmentStaticFatigue mechanical testingData analysisProposal writingProblem solvingCreative thinkingTeam collaboration

Required

Master's degree in an Engineering or Science Discipline

1 year related experience

Materials inspection development and optimization including nondestructive technique selection, process monitoring optimization, and prototype development for a range of materials

Static and fatigue mechanical testing related to structural health monitoring, data analysis and nondestructive inspection for a range of geometries from material coupons to full-scale hardware including instrumentation

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary, team-oriented culture

Proposal and technical writing skills

Exceptional problem solving skills and creative thinking

Ability to obtain a government security clearance

Must be a U.S. citizen

Successful completion of background check(s)

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen