Electrical Engineer

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (PA, TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking entry-level Electrical or Computer Engineers to join their innovative Multimodal Systems Department. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge sensor systems that support national defense initiatives. Collaborate with a team of skilled engineers and engage in the full design and development process. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in engineering principles and programming, with a passion for technology and problem-solving. This position promises a dynamic work environment where your contributions can make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position for Electrical or Computer Engineers.
• Focus on sensor systems for defense and government agencies.
• Collaboration with engineers on complex system development.

Responsibilities

• Design next-generation systems for the Government.
• Work with engineers on sensor design and development.
• Utilize agile development methods for CI/CD software pipelines.

Skills

MATLAB

LABVIEW

C

C++

Python

Basic electronic test equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science Discipline

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium

Solidworks

LINUX

Windows OS

FPGAs

Microcontrollers

Job description

United States, Pennsylvania, University Park

• CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
• CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

We are searching for entry level Electrical or Computer Engineers to join the Multimodal Systems Department of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State.

The mission of the IST department is to analyze, design, develop, and prototype sensor systems and networks for all DoD services and national intelligence and other government agencies. Focus being on the development of systems that can support the warfighter in the near-term. Core mission areas include

• Application of traditional systems and software engineering techniques for the design and development of complex sensor systems.
• Application of modeling and simulation methodologies
• Approaches for Rapid Prototyping as a means of concept assessment, risk reduction, and accelerated capability fielding
• Utilization of agile development methods including DevSecOps for continuous integration / continuous delivery (CI/CD) software pipelines, and application to all facets of complex system development

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

• CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

• If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

We are searching for entry level Electrical or Computer Engineers to join the Multimodal Systems Department of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State.

The mission of the IST department is to analyze, design, develop, and prototype sensor systems and networks for all DoD services and national intelligence and other government agencies. Focus being on the development of systems that can support the warfighter in the near-term. Core mission areas include

• Application of traditional systems and software engineering techniques for the design and development of complex sensor systems.
• Application of modeling and simulation methodologies
• Approaches for Rapid Prototyping as a means of concept assessment, risk reduction, and accelerated capability fielding
• Utilization of agile development methods including DevSecOps for continuous integration / continuous delivery (CI/CD) software pipelines, and application to all facets of complex system development

You will:

• Be an integral team member designing next generation systems for the Government.
• Be working with entry to senior level engineers on a daily basis.
• Have an active role in the entire sensor design and development process.
• Collaborate with engineers within IST, CINO and across ARL to deliver complex sensor systems.

This position can be filled at multiple levels depending on education and experience. Minimally requires a Bachelors' degree in an Engineering or Science Discipline. Additional education and/or experience required for higher level positions. A degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Engineering is preferred.

Required Skills/Knowledge include:

• MATLAB and/or LABVIEW
• Computer programming experience in C / C++ / Python
• Basic electronic test equipment setup and operation.

Preferred Skills/Experience include:

• PCB layout in multi-layer boards using Altium. RF Experience a plus.
• Solidworks
• Producing technical documentation related to the design and building of complex systems.
• LINUX and Windows OS systems
• Embedded systems to include FPGAs, microcontrollers, and similar entities
• Active government security clearance

ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.

You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.

The proposed salary range may be impacted by geographic differential.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

$76,700.00 - $129,500.00

Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.

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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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