Hiring: Research and Development Mechanical Engineer Company: The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University Location: University Park, PA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 13:43:36 Employment Type: Full-time / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : AutoCAD, CAD, R, Security Clearance, Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Workday About the job Required Skills: •Structural, thermal, and fluid flow FEA of complex engineering systems (ANSYS preferred) •Material selection, manufacturing processes, and GD&T •Past success testing and validation methods for structural and thermal-fluid systems •Additive manufacturing (LPBF) and DfAM •Experimental testing and analysis for full design-build-test cycles •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 •Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Qualifications: •Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline •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 •Minimum Education, Work Experience & Required Certifications Compensation: •$92,100 - $200,808 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!