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The Communications, Information and Navigation Office (CINO) at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State (University Park) are seeking undergraduate students to support our mission to discover, demonstrate, transition, and educate. The students will support the execution of research, development, and prototyping of systems for a wide range of customers in the Department of Defense (DoD) and industry. Technology areas include general mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, computer programming, system modeling, supply chain analytics, machine fabrication, and machine learning/artificial intelligence.Undergraduate students from the following majors are highly encouraged to apply:
Computer Science (Cyber Security, Software Development)
Information Sciences and Technology
Data Science (Data Mining, Data Analysis, Machine Learning)
Engineering (Aerospace, Applied, Chemical, Civil/Environmental, Computer, Electrical, Energy, General, Materials, Mechanical, Nautical/Naval, Software, Systems)
Mathematics (Actuarial Science, Risk Analysis, Statistics)
Physics
Geospatial Data ScienceStudents selected will serve as active, hands-on, contributing members of the research staff at ARL.
Contribute to the design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical engineering products, systems, and subsystems using accepted methods and techniques
Assist in concept development and participate in the design analyses of engineering systems independently evaluating, selecting, and applying scientific or engineering procedures and techniques to assignments
Investigate and evaluate practical applicability of scientific theories and engineering principles basic to the development and improvement of various engineering systems
Learn and 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 processesThe 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 fully on-site, located in State College, PA. This position may require occasional business travel with a team of researchers, engineers, and technologists to test systems in the field; relocation and housing are not provided.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 may 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 w en diverse perspectives are part ofour workforce.FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.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 here.Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.EEO IS THE LAWFederal Contractors Labor Law Poster
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