Thermal Testing Engineer Internship

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Energy Science and Power Systems (ESPS) Division of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University is seeking a part-time undergraduate intern for Summer 2023. ARL/Penn State's purpose is to develop innovative solutions to challenging national problems to advance engineering and technology capabilities of the Navy, Department of Defense, and intelligence communities.
Job responsibilities:
The successful candidate will work with a small team of ARL engineers to design test hardware to support energy conversion component testing in prototype underwater engines. The effort will culminate in test support, data analysis, and reporting.
Desired skills and experience:

• Design engineering (engineering sketches as well as computer aided design (CAD) tools)
• Thermal analysis (thermodynamics, heat transfer)
• Experience doing hands-on testing or research
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Students pursuing a Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Chemical Engineering are encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate will be able to work 20-40 hours per week during the Summer semester.
This is a paid internship located in State College, PA. Relocation and housing are not provided.
Submit a cover letter of interest and a resume in order to be considered for this position.
ARL Background
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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.
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