Uncrewed Systems Intern

The Uncrewed Systems Department of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State is seeking undergraduate students to design and assemble small unmanned rotorcraft and work on digital engineering challenges. ARL is an authorized DoD Skill Bridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

• Develop control systems for rotorcraft.
• Create and conduct flight test plans to verify design and control law correctness, using modeling and simulation in the design and test preparation process.
• Develop modeling and simulation algorithms, and implement them in code for use by the team.
• Understand digital engineering tools, techniques, and tactics for future projects.
• Prepare reports on testing results and present to sponsors.

• Students studying Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, or related fields.
• U.S. citizen, subject to government security investigation, and required to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.
• Successful completion of a pre‑employment drug screen.
• Ability to work up to 20 hours per week during fall and spring semesters and 40 hours per week during summer.

During the fall and spring semesters, the successful candidate will work up to 20 hours per week; over the summer, the role will require 40 hours per week.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background checks in accordance with University policies. Candidates must be notified during the interview process if the position is subject to a government background investigation.

Penn State is an equal opportunity 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.