Non-Destructive Inspection Engineer / Material Scientist (Faculty)

Overview

Non-Destructive Inspection Engineer / Material Scientist (Faculty) role at The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University. Apply for the Non-Destructive Inspection Engineer / Material Scientist (Faculty) position.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical engineering products, systems, and subsystems.
• Investigate and evaluate practical applicability of scientific theories and engineering principles to develop and improve various engineering systems.
• Identify technical approaches for solving problems and meeting customer / sponsor needs.
• Apply standard practices and techniques in specific situations, correlate data, recognize discrepancies in results, and follow operations through a series of related steps.
• Conduct experiments / tests in the laboratory / field to test, prove, or modify theoretical propositions based on research findings and experiences of others working in related areas.
• Initiate or contribute data / analysis / design for use in technical reports, documents, proposals, papers, or oral / written presentations.
• Manage projects of varying size and scope, including technical elements, budget / schedule implications, and communication with sponsor(s).
• Interact collaboratively with other team members, engineers, and scientists to accomplish organizational goals.
• Provide innovative problem-solving approaches to enhance organizational capabilities.
• Initiate or contribute to business development activities (e.g., white papers, proposals).
• Supervise the work of lower-level staff and undergraduate students.
• Team with engineers in other technical areas across ARL.
• Work on the development of proposals and projects.

Qualifications

Location and work arrangements

These positions will be located on-site in State College, PA. Remote or hybrid work are not guaranteed; see notice for details during the interview process.

About ARL

ARL's purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the DoD, and the IC. Background checks / clearances apply; U.S. citizenship is required; a pre-employment drug screen is required.

Benefits and information

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical / dental / vision coverage, retirement plans, and a 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible dependents. For more details, see the Benefits Page.

Security and equal opportunity

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer. If you cannot use the online application process due to a disability, contact the provided number. The university complies with campus security and labor law postings and policies.

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