R&D Engineer Intern
The Pennsylvania State University7 days ago
Key West, FL, USAIntern
Responsibilities
- Support research and development activities applying data analysis, information science, software, and security technologies to government applications.
- Assist with the development, integration, testing, and evaluation of emerging technologies in an operational environment.
- Work on potential focus areas including AI and machine learning, data analytics, data mining, visualization, GIS, geospatial analysis, relational and network analysis, software development, and cybersecurity.
- Troubleshoot technical challenges and document technical activities and results.
- Collaborate with engineers, researchers, government personnel, and multidisciplinary technical teams.
Requirements
- Be a motivated undergraduate student pursuing a B.S. in engineering, computer science, data science, information science, or a related technical discipline.
- Have experience with or interest in programming and scripting languages such as Python, Java, C++, or similar languages.
- Have familiarity with data analysis, data visualization, data-processing techniques, GIS, geospatial technologies, relational databases, or network analysis tools.
- Have interest in AI, machine learning, or data-driven applications and an understanding of basic software development, systems integration, or cybersecurity concepts.
- Demonstrate analytical, problem-solving, troubleshooting, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
- Be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain a government security clearance; current eligibility for Secret-level access or higher is preferred.
- Successfully complete required background checks and comply with ARL drug testing, electronic monitoring, physical monitoring, and secure-information-environment requirements.
Benefits
- Paid internship opportunity during Summer 2027, with work up to 40 hours per week.
- Fully on-site at a government facility in Key West, Florida; remote or hybrid work is not offered for this position.
- Employment may require access to unclassified, Controlled Unclassified Information, and classified environments, with personal electronic devices subject to registration and restrictions.
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About The Pennsylvania State University
The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State is a University Affiliated Research Center that delivers contract research, prototyping, and systems engineering for U.S. national security and related sponsors. Its work spans undersea systems, communications, navigation, acoustics, fluid dynamics, and advanced materials and manufacturing. Founded in 1945 and based in State College, Pennsylvania, ARL operates within The Pennsylvania State University and is funded largely through federal contracts and grants.