R&D Engineer Intern
Part-timePenn State University
Remote · USPart-timePosted 2w agoStill listed today
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Penn State’s Applied Research Laboratory is seeking a Research and Development Engineer Intern to assist the Materials Science Division with activities across programs in advanced manufacturing and materials engineering. The internship involves supporting work in areas such as gear train technology, additive manufacturing, powder processing, robotics, testing, and characterization. The paid role is located remotely in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with work hours varying by semester and summer.
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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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.
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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.
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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 The Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Engineering Division of Applied Research Lab (ARL) is looking for a highly motivated Research and Development Engineer Intern to assist with various activities in the Materials Science Division.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
Typical duties for a broad range of programs involving gear train technology, additive manufacturing, powder processing, cold spray manufacturing, robotics, testing, modeling and simulation, and characterization include assisting with:
- Material synthesis
- Device fabrication
- Process simulation for fabrication
- Development of advanced materials and material systems
Students Majoring in the following are encouraged to apply:
- Engineering, Welding and Metal Fabrication Technology programs
- Materials Science and Engineering (MATSE)
- Mechanical Engineering
- Engineering Science
- Aerospace engineering
- Nuclear Engineering
The successful candidates will work up to 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters and 40 hours/week over the summer. This is a paid internship located remotely in Pittsburgh, PA.
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 website 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.
Notice regarding employment at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL): Employees must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance, participate in the ARL drug testing program, and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors. ARL operates in a secure information environment involving Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Classified information. Personal electronic devices brought onsite must be registered and may be restricted from certain areas. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. 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.
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How this job compares
Set against the 1,402 open Research and Development jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Pennsylvania median$120–191K/yr21 salary ranges
- US median$25–32/hr169 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 65 open Research and Development jobs in Pennsylvania and 1,402 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Research and Development postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (940 postings).
- Education
- 747 of the 1,402 open Research and Development jobs (53%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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