ARL Part-Time Grad

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

We are searching for a motivated graduating senior who will be entering a Penn State engineering graduate program in Fall 2026 to join CIMP 3D at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. This summer internship will concentrate on advancing technologies related to additive manufacturing (AM).

The student will support:

• Design-for-Additive-Manufacturing
• FEA analysis
• In situ process sensing and monitoring during AM builds
• Data analysis and modeling using artificial intelligence Students majoring in the following fields are encouraged to apply:
• Mechanical Engineering
• Related engineering disciplines Interest Skills/Experience areas include:
• Experience or coursework in additive manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with FEA tools
• Interest in data analysis, AI/ML, or sensor data processing
• Ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary research environments
• Strong academic record and demonstrated initiative as a self starter You may also be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required.

You will work up to 40 hours/week on-site in various laboratories around State College throughout the summer. This is a paid internship opportunity, and the location will be fully on-site located in State College, PA. Relocation and housing are not provided. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process. 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 www.arl.psu.edu.

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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.

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