About the role#
The Systems Manufacturing Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) is looking for an undergraduate student to join the team as an R&D Engineer Intern. This role supports the design, development, and manufacture of products through custom application development. You will contribute to projects involving artificial intelligence, software programming, and human-computer interaction. This is a paid, part-time position based on-site in State College, PA.
What you'll do#
- Build custom applications to support product design and manufacturing.
- Develop and train machine learning models for classification and regression tasks.
- Conduct user research, including surveys, wireframing, and prototyping.
- Write and maintain code for desktop and web applications.
- Implement and optimize algorithms using Python and C++.
- Present your findings and project results in weekly meetings and written reports.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate student in Computer Science.
- Proficiency in Java, C++, and Python.
- Experience with TensorFlow, scikit-learn, and version control via Git.
- Familiarity with design tools like Figma and Adobe XD.
- Understanding of object-oriented design, complexity analysis, and graph theory.
- Ability to work independently and maintain a predictable schedule.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: State College, Pennsylvania.
- Work Modality: Fully on-site.
- Schedule: Up to 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters, with the potential for up to 40 hours per week during the summer.
About Penn State University
Penn State University is an educational institution founded in 1855. It operates 24 campuses and serves a student body of nearly 88,000 people. The university focuses on education and research. It is based in University Park, Pennsylvania.
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