Electronic Engineer

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University; University Park (AL); Hybrid; USD 76,700 - 129,500; Full time

Job summary

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is seeking motivated Electronic Engineers for their Electronics Systems Department. This role involves designing and developing electronic systems for defense applications. Successful candidates will have opportunities for professional growth while working with advanced technologies and significant contributions to undersea applications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or Science discipline.
• Required skills in electronic circuits and software development desired.
• Preferred experience includes C/C++ and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design custom circuit boards and develop embedded system software.
• Debug and test hardware and software using various test methods.
• Contribute to documents and specifications, supporting the team.

Skills

Understanding of electronic circuits

Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite

Familiarity with Electronics Test equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science discipline

Tools

MATLAB

LabVIEW

VHDL

Verilog

Job description

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We are searching for motivated and talented Electronic Engineers to join our Electronics Systems Department (ESD) at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC). The mission of ESD is to develop and maintain expertise in the research, development, assembly, integration, and delivery of specialty electronic systems for undersea applications. These positions may be filled as either a Research and Development Engineer or a non-tenure Research Faculty.

ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

You will:

• Design custom circuit boards and power electronics to support system functions
• Develop software/firmware that is tightly interfaced to hardware in an embedded system
• Debug and test hardware, software, and firmware using unit integration and hardware-in-the-loop system tests
• Contribute to documents, designs, and specifications
• Proactively seek professional development opportunities
• Present to peers, management, sponsors, and stakeholders
• Support other members of the team
  
  

Additional responsibilities for higher-level positions include:

• Supervise the work of lower level staff and undergraduate students
• Perform tasks of a larger scope and lead specific tasks within the project scope
• Oversee the development of documents, designs, and specifications
• Manage tasks of small or moderate size
• Contribute to proposals, reports, and presentations
  
  

This position can be filled at multiple levels depending on your education and experience. Minimal requirements include a Bachelor's degree or higher in an Engineering or Science discipline. Additional experience and/or education are required for high-level position.

Required skills/experience areas include:

• Basic understanding of electronic circuits and components
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Familiarity of Electronics Test equipment – Oscilloscopes, Multi-meters, Function generators
  
  

Preferred experience for these positions include:

• Specific domain knowledge in C/C++
• Experience in MATLAB, LabVIEW, VHDL and/or Verilog
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Skills specific to the Xilinx Vivado Development tools and Xilinx System on Module
• Object Oriented Design
  
  

Your working location can be hybrid on-site/work from home, located in State College, PA.

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 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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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.

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

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.

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