Electrical Engineering Support Specialist

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 46,400 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking an Electrical Engineering Support Specialist to join the Applied Research Laboratory's Electrical and Mechanical Solutions Department. This full-time role focuses on supporting military communication missions through hands-on work with hardware fabrication and assembly.

Ideal candidates will have an Associate Degree and familiarity with electronic components and testing equipment. The position is on-site in State College, PA, and may involve some travel.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree with experience in electronics.
• Success with electronic test equipment operations.
• Interpreting schematics and assembly drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly operations and fabrication of deliverable equipment.
• Install, calibrate, operate, and/or maintain various equipment.
• Assist in identifying system faults and perform repairs.

Skills

Electronics and electro-mechanics components

Operating electronic test equipment

Microsoft Office software

Willingness to perform basic computer tasks

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

Spectrum Analyzers

Signal Generators

Oscilloscopes

Altium

SolidWorks

Job description

## Electrical Engineering Support SpecialistApplylocations: Penn State University Parktime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: REQ\_0000077999# **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.### **Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.**### **POSITION SPECIFICS**We are searching for an Electrical Engineering Support Specialist to join the Electrical and Mechanical Solutions Department at The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. In this role, you will contribute to a variety of projects that support the command, control, and communication missions for our military sponsors. You’ll be hands on with the fabrication, assembly, and validation of complex hardware designs, and you’ll have an opportunity to support field work at locations around the world.ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.**You will:*** Perform assembly operations and fabrication of deliverable equipment* Evaluate, recommend, and purchase materials and components to meet operation specifications and interact with vendors* Install, calibrate, operate, and/or maintain standard and non-standard equipment, experimental hardware, and/or computer systems* Assist with or assess in identifying system faults; repair/adjust standard and non-standard equipment* Provide input to the layout, fabrication, assembly, documentation, and testing of standard and non-standard equipment* Assist senior technical/engineering staff in gathering, compiling, and archiving test data* Work as part of a test project team**Additional responsibilities for higher level position includes:*** Provide input and perform design and layout of standard test equipment* Inspect, test, and calibrate parts and equipment* Evaluate the selection of materials and components based on operational and performance specifications* Assess and identify system faults; adjust and repair as needed* Assist senior technical/engineering staff in gathering, compiling, and archiving test data* As part of a test project team, perform task leadership roles* May develop and provide documentation for task procedures and process evaluation**Required skills/experience areas include:*** Electronics and/or electro-mechanics components, including understanding schematics and assembly drawings, interpreting component datasheets, and soldering surface mount and leading components* Past success operating electronic test equipment (Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzer, Signal Generators, Oscilloscopes), as well as assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of electronic components* Microsoft Office software* Willingness to perform basic computer tasks and an interest in learning new programs**Preferred skills/experience areas include:*** Active security clearance, at the Secret level* Schematic entry and layout software, such as Altium* Mechanical design software, such as SolidWorks or Fusion* RF hardware, including amplifiers, attenuators, mixers, coaxial cable, receivers, and transmittersYour working location will be fully on-site, located in State College, PA. This position will require occasional travel to off-site locations in support of testing as part of a small team of researchers, engineers, and technologists. **MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS**If filled as Engineering Support Specialist - Intermediate Professional, this position requires:Associate Degree2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptedRequired Certifications:NoneIf filled as Engineering Support Specialist - Professional, this position requires:Associate DegreeNo prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education.Required Certifications:None### ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Intel Community (IC), and other federal government customers.**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our website at****www.arl.psu.edu****.** **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.### All positions at ARL require candidates to possess the ability to obtain a government security clearance; you will be notified during the interview process if this position is subject to a government background investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. **SALARY & BENEFITS**The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $46,400.00 - $74,000.00.\*\*THE PROPOSED SALARY RANGE MAY BE IMPACTED BY GEOGRAPHIC DIFFERENTIAL\*\* Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.**CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS**Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.**EEO IS THE LAW**Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.