Mechanical Structural Engineer

## Mechanical Structural Engineer Apply locations:
Penn State University Parktime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
REQ #
** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.###
** Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.**###   
** POSITION SPECIFICS
** We are seeking highly motivated Mechanical Engineers with strong structural analysis expertise to join our Energy Science and Power Systems Division at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. We support our national security and undersea warfare sponsors through the development and demonstration of science and technology with the expertise, tools, and processes to take concepts from the early developmental phase through transition to industry and the fleet.

ARL is an authorized DoD Skill Bridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
** You will:
*** Perform structural analysis using analytical methods and FEA tools to evaluate mechanical components, assemblies, and systems
* Develop, validate, and improve mechanical designs from concept through production
* Collaborate with research and development, manufacturing, and testing teams to resolve structural or mechanical challenges
* Support prototype builds, design reviews, and design-for-manufacturing (DFM) activities
* Identify opportunities for performance improvement, weight reduction, cost reduction, and increased reliability
** Required Skills/Experience areas include:
*** Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline
* Have a solid understanding of finite element analysis (FEA) principles, and analytical tools used in structural analysis and effectively communicate theories and results to colleagues, management, and sponsors, in both written and presentation format
* Structural analysis and mechanical design principles
* Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS, Abaqus, Solid Works Simulation, etc.)
* CAD software (Unigraphics, Siemens NX, Solid Works, Creo, or similar)
* Ability to express ideas successfully to drive understanding
* Past success in writing white papers or reports
* Excellent problem solving skills
** Preferred Skills/Experience areas include:
*** Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline
* Dynamic, thermal, or fatigue analysis of complex engineering systems
* Knowledge of material selection, manufacturing processes, and GD&T
* Familiarity with testing and validation methods for structural components
* Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required

Your working location will be located fully on-site located in State College, PA
** MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
** If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Advanced Professional, this position requires:

Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science5+ years of relevant experience

Required

Certifications:

None If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Intermediate Professional, this position requires:

Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science2+ years of relevant experience

Required

Certifications:

None If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Professional, this position requires:

Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science No prior relevant work experience required

Required

Certifications:

None###  ARL’s purpose is to research and develop…