Electrical R&D Engineer — Systems & Controls

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 109,300 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount for employees and eligible dependents

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a highly motivated Electrical Research and Development Engineer to join the Agile Systems Engineering Department. The position involves developing complex engineering systems for defense applications and requires excellent communication skills as well as a solid technical foundation in electrical or systems engineering.

The ideal candidate will work on projects that demand integration of multidisciplinary expertise, interfacing with stakeholders, and conducting systems engineering across the product development lifecycle.

Competitive salary range is $109,300 - $191,000, alongside comprehensive benefits including a 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible dependents.

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical design, simulation, and test.
• Hands-on experience with Model Based Systems Engineering.
• Ability to work independently on complex assignments.

Responsibilities

• Interface with project stakeholders for requirements understanding.
• Define system control and data architectures.
• Perform systems engineering activities spanning the DoD lifecycle.

Skills

Technical background in Electrical or Systems Engineering

Previous experience with electrical circuits, software, and firmware

Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

Laboratory test equipment (oscilloscopes, function generators)

Job description

Penn State University is seeking a highly motivated Electrical Research and Development Engineer to join the Agile Systems Engineering Department. The position involves developing complex engineering systems for defense applications and requires excellent communication skills as well as a solid technical foundation in electrical or systems engineering.

The ideal candidate will work on projects that demand integration of multidisciplinary expertise, interfacing with stakeholders, and conducting systems engineering across the product development lifecycle.

Competitive salary range is $109,300 - $191,000, alongside comprehensive benefits including a 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible dependents.