Part-Time Engineering Support Specialist

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Undersea Materials Technology Prototyping Department in the Sonar Research and Development Division of the Undersea Systems Office within the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking Part-Time Engineering Support Specialists to assist with various laboratory activities which may include some or all of the following:

• Sample preparation for characterization
• Optical microscopy
• Electrical component testing
• Simple chemical processing and measurements
• Component and equipment assembly
• Data collection/data entry

An Associate's degree in a technical field is required or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A Bachelor's degree in a science, technology or engineering field is preferred. Prior experience in mechanical or electronic assembly required.

The successful candidate will work approximately 24 hours per week. This position could be filled in State College or at our Electro-Optics Center in Freeport, PA.

Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation. You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part of our workforce.

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