Research Engineer Vibrations and Acoustics

Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA Full-time Engineering

Posted on April 12, 2024

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Research Engineer Vibrations and Acoustics

We are searching for Vibrations and Acoustics Research Engineer to join our Structural Acoustics Department in the Fluid Dynamics and Acoustics Office at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. ARL/Penn State's purpose is to develop innovative solutions to challenging national problems in support of the Navy, DoD, and Intel communities engineering and technology needs. In this position, you will support and conduction basic and applied research in various acoustic areas such as: flow-induced vibration, structural acoustics, dynamic characterization of structures and materials, fatigue analysis and testing, and advanced data analysis.

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

You will:

Perform modeling and measurement research in the area of vibrations and acoustics for a wide range of possible applications, including marine vehicles, air vehicles, and renewable and non-renewable energy production
Develop and implement signal processing and data analysis techniques
Prepare for and conduct experiments at ARL and at various off-site government testing facilities using advanced instrumentation
Identify and perform appropriate numerical and analytical modeling

These jobs can be filled at multiple levels, depending upon your competencies, education, and experience. Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's degree or higher in an Engineering or Science discipline or higher plus two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher level jobs.

This position will be filled as either Research Faculty or a Research and Development Engineer.

Additional responsibilities for higher level position includes:

Write and submit proposals for funded research
Cultivate relationships with existing and potential government and industry sponsors
Document research activities in technical reports and peer reviewed publications

Required skills/experience areas include:

Proficiency in programming within the MATLAB environment, Python, or in a compiled language such as C/C++ or FORTRAN
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment, and meet project schedule requirements is required
Experience in one of the technical areas listed below:
- Computational and/or experimental acoustics
- Data acquisition systems and data acquisition system development
- Vibration measurements, modal analysis techniques, and data analysis
- Computational acoustics methods such as finite element, boundary element analysis or other computational methods development
- Flow excitation mechanisms such as gust response and turbulent boundary layer excitation

Additional preferred background:

Familiarity with government research programs and the proposal submission process
Experience writing white papers
Technical leadership experience
Active government security clearance

Your working location will be hybrid on-site/work from home, located in State College, PA. Domestic and international travel will occasionally be required.

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 pre-employment 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.edu.

Apply online at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Staff/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Research-Engineer---Vibrations-and-Acoustics_REQ_0000029783-2

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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.

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