Research and Development Test Engineer

• Develop and execute test plans and procedures for multi-disciplinary hardware systems

• Perform test risk reduction activities and safety analyses with other engineers

• Conduct functional, environmental, and performance tests using laboratory instrumentation

• Set up, configure, and verify test benches, fixtures, sensors, data acquisition hardware, and other measurement equipment

• Collaborate with engineering support staff to fabricate test hardware, prototypes, and fixtures

• Collect, analyze, and document test data; identify anomalies; and support root cause investigation

• Contribute to the development and improvement of qualification processes and quality procedures for engineering support staff

• Laboratory instrumentation such as mass flow meters, temperature sensors, pressure sensors, data acquisition systems (e.g. NI hardware and software

• Strong problem-solving ability with willingness to work hands-on with hardware

• Clear and organized documentation skills

• CAD software (e.g. Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Creo, or similar)

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline

• Past success working with and testing hazardous energetic materials, familiarity with the various safety measures and necessary documentation

• Verification and validation methods for thermal-fluid systems

• Structural, thermal, and fluid flow FEA of complex engineering systems (ANSYS preferred)

• Analytical chemistry instrumentation (e.g. mass spectrometer, gas chromatograph)

• Exposure to quality control standards, best practices for manufacturing, and qualification of engineering support staff

• Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required

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.

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