Uncrewed Systems Intern. University Park LilyLifestyle

Job Description and Position Requirements

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 and implement on rotorcraft.
• Develop test plans and conduct flight tests 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 in code for use by the team.
• Understand digital engineering tools, techniques, and tactics for future projects.
• Prepare reports on results of testing and present to sponsors.

Students studying Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, or related fields are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will work up to 20 hours/week during the fall and spring semesters and 40 hours/week over the summer.

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.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. All positions at ARL require candidates to possess the ability to obtain a government security clearance; you will be notified during the interview process if this 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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact .