Engineering Technologist, Electrical

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) in State College, PA, seeks an Engineering Technologist to join the Electronic Fabrication and Test Systems team. The role focuses on assisting with electromechanical and software systems design, testing, and tool development for complex projects, with potential higher responsibilities in testing management.

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree and a trackable willingness to grow expertise, with on-site work and periodic travel to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; 1+ years of relevant experience for intermediate track or no experience for professional track.
• Experience with electronics/electromechanical systems and ability to test and demonstrate circuitry.
• Demonstrated ability to write test plans and reports and communicate findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and implementation of electromechanical and software systems.
• Assist in developing requirements to support design of electromechanical products.
• Develop electrical, mechanical, and software tools to support testing of complex systems.
• Use CAD software to assist development of electrical, mechanical, and software systems.
• Collaborate with project teams to meet objectives.
• Conduct tests on subsystems and document results with conclusions, recommending changes.
• Support testing in both laboratory and field environments.
• Propose or evaluate new engineering tools for testing and development.
• Work with design & analysis tools, and test/measurement equipment.
• For higher level: recommend design changes based on testing, evaluate new tools, grow expertise, manage testing efforts.

Skills

Electronics

Test equipment

Communication

Documentation (test plans)

Basic computing

Problem solving

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

CAD software

Electrical test equipment

Test & measurement tools

Job description

POSITION SPECIFICS

Your working location will be fully on-site in State College, PA. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process. This role requires periodic travel to remote locations.

We are searching for an Engineering Technologist to join our Electronic Fabrication and Test Systems (EF&TS) Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. The mission for the EFTS Department is to support and contribute to cutting edge technologies and test systems through all design phases to implementation. In this role, you’ll work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver innovative, reliable solutions that support ARL’s mission and strengthen the systems our customers depend on.

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

• Assist in the design and implementation of cutting edge electromechanical and software systems
• Assist in developing, defining and deriving requirements to support the design of electromechanical products
• Assist in developing electrical, mechanical, and software tools to support testing of complex electromechanical systems
• Utilize computer aided design software to assist with the development of electrical, mechanical, and software systems
• Collaborate with a project team and a broad range of interoffice organizations to meet project objectives
• Conduct tests on electrical, mechanical, or software subsystems. Document results with conclusions and recommend design modifications.
• Support and drive projects in the laboratory and the field
• Propose or evaluate new engineering tools to aid in testing or development
• Work with design & analysis tools, and test and measurement equipment

Additional responsibilities for higher-level position include:

• Recommend modifications or design changes based on testing and analysis
• Evaluate new engineering tools to aid in design and development
• Use and grow subject matter expertise to quickly grow higher level responsibilities
• Manage testing efforts in the lab and field

Required skills/experience areas include:

• Electronics and/or electro-mechanics
• Operating electronic test equipment, and the ability to assemble and test electronic circuitry
• Effective communication skills for internal audiences
• Past success in writing test plans and reports
• Ability and willingness to perform basic computer tasks or learn computer programs
• Demonstrated ability to work through a difficult problem, using proper steps to define and formulate ideas to reach a solution
• Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

If filled as Engineering Technologist, Electrical (ARL) - Intermediate Professional, this position requires:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1+ years of relevant experience
• Required Certifications:
• None

If filled as Engineering Technologist, Electrical (ARL) - Professional, this position requires:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• No prior relevant work experience required
• 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 Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC).

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.

Notice regarding employment at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL):Employees must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance, participate in the ARL drug testing program, and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors. ARL operates in a secure information environment involving Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Classified information. Personal electronic devices brought onsite must be registered and may be restricted from certain areas