Electrical Engineering Technologist - RF & Embedded Systems

Penn State University; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University's Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) in State College, PA, seeks an Engineering Technologist, Electrical to join the Trusted Systems Engineering Department. You will support the design, integration, testing, and troubleshooting of hardware and embedded software for trusted systems research.

The role emphasizes hands-on work with electrical hardware, RF systems, and lab equipment, with opportunities to collaborate with engineers, researchers, and sponsors in a DoD-aligned

Qualifications

• Associate or higher degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field.
• Experience with electrical hardware and RF systems.
• Proficiency in C, C++, and/or Python.
• Familiarity with Linux and basic administration.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist design, fabrication, and integration of electrical hardware and RF test setups.
• Develop and troubleshoot software for hardware testing and data collection.
• Perform hands-on assembly, wiring, and bench-level testing.
• Support system integration, testing, and evaluation in lab and field.
• Configure and maintain Linux-based test environments.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Linux

RF systems

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Network analyzers

Job description

Penn State University's Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) in State College, PA, seeks an Engineering Technologist, Electrical to join the Trusted Systems Engineering Department. You will support the design, integration, testing, and troubleshooting of hardware and embedded software for trusted systems research.

The role emphasizes hands-on work with electrical hardware, RF systems, and lab equipment, with opportunities to collaborate with engineers, researchers, and sponsors in a DoD-aligned