- Location
- Penn State University Park, United States of America
- Workplace
- Remote, Hybrid, Onsite
- Type
- Internship
- Department
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Internship
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Clearance
- Required
- Source
- Workday
Description
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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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.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
We are seeking Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, and Computer Engineering students for an internship in the Strategic Systems Operations Division of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State is. This position will be onsite State College, PA or Reston, VA locations.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
You will:
- Research, summarize, and present information to internal - and potentially - external reviewers
- Work as part of a team, designing, programming, integrating and/or testing hardware and software, algorithms, and systems. Specific duties, related to this list, to be assigned per your background
- Create a documentation package for your work
- Present your work to the division leadership team
Minimum requirements include:
- Completion of your sophomore year in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a comparable field
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Interest in one of more of the following topics: Software Development and Design, Digital Logic and Embedded Programming, Signal Processing, Radio Frequency (RF) Hardware and Phenomenology, Communications
- Moderate skill level in any of the following: Python, MATLAB, C, C++, LabView
This part-time position is located at either the State College, PA or Reston, VA locations; relocation is not provided. Selected candidate may work up to 10 hours/week during the academic year and up to 40 hours/week during non-academic time periods.
ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
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. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
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 814-865-1473.