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R&D Engineer Intern

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, University Park
201 Old Main (Show on map)
May 07, 2026
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: 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. 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. 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, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS We are searching for a Research Engineer Intern to join our Vehicle Investigation and Cybersecurity Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. ARL/Penn State's purpose is to develop innovative solutions in support of the engineering and technology needs of the Department of Defense. Through this internship, you will have opportunities to work across departments in the Applied Sustainment Technology Division. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply. You will: Assist in the development and maintenance of applications and software that improve vehicle sustainment Work with embedded computer systems and develop software for embedded Linux Perform engineering experiments, tests, and data collection to ensure data integrity, quality control, and protocol compliance Apply an analytical approach to the solution of a wide variety of problems; apply specialized techniques in selecting and evaluating approaches to unforeseen or novel problems Collaborate with other team members of different skillsets/backgrounds to accomplish project goals Review and evaluate results and conclusions of research tasks Document and communicate findings and recommendations in professional reports and presentations Students majoring in the following fields are encouraged to apply: Computer Science Computer Engineering Software Engineering Required skills/experience areas include: Ability to develop software with skills in Python, C#, C++ (or similar technology) Ability to utilize version control tools like Git Ability to prepare data for use in computational models Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment while meeting task schedule requirements Written and verbal communication skills to communicate research findings to sponsors and collaborate with team members You will work up to 20 hours/week during the fall and spring semesters and have the opportunity to work up to 40 hours/week over the summer. This is a paid internship opportunity, and location can/will be on-site or hybrid. For in-person work, your working location will be State College, PA. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process. 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 topossess 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. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines