Electro-Optics Manufacturing Engineer (R&D Lead)

Penn State University; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) seeks a Manufacturing Technology Engineer to lead advanced manufacturing technology efforts for electro-optics and military systems. The role spans R&D in manufacturing technology, collaborating with ARL teams, Penn State faculty, U.S.

military laboratories, and industry partners. Hybrid on-site/work-from-home at Freeport, PA with travel up to 25% to remote locations; DoD SkillBridge partner supports transitioning military members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science required.
• 19+ years of relevant experience (R&D Engineer - Principal Professional track).
• 14+ years of relevant experience (R&D Engineer - Senior Professional track).

Responsibilities

• Apply strong knowledge of engineering science and practices to identify manufacturing technology issues, then develop manufacturing improvements to produce U.S. military systems
• Execute research and development projects in manufacturing technology engineering
• Plan and manage concurrent project tasks to achieve research contract goals
• Collaborate with other engineers, scientists and technical staff including the Penn State ARL research team, faculty at Penn State, U.S military laboratories, U.S. military program offices and related industry teams to accomplish project and organizational goals
• Prepare and present your work as briefings and reports to a variety of audiences

Skills

Electronics manufacturing

Electro-optics manufacturing

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science

Job description

Penn State University’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) seeks a Manufacturing Technology Engineer to lead advanced manufacturing technology efforts for electro-optics and military systems. The role spans R&D in manufacturing technology, collaborating with ARL teams, Penn State faculty, U.S.

military laboratories, and industry partners. Hybrid on-site/work-from-home at Freeport, PA with travel up to 25% to remote locations; DoD SkillBridge partner supports transitioning military members.