Engineering Technologist, Electrical (ARL)

Penn State; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State's Applied Research Laboratory seeks an entry-level Electrical Engineering Technologist to support PCB design, analysis, and procurement for DoD-related research programs on-site in Pennsylvania. You will develop schematics, boards, and documentation, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes evolving design methods, tool development, and process improvements across engineering teams to meet cutting-edge research needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1+ years of relevant experience.
• Basic working knowledge of analog and digital circuits.

Responsibilities

• Support PCB design and manufacturing processes for ARL research.
• Create schematics, PCBs, assemblies, and BOMs using PCB software.
• Collaborate with staff on electro-mechanical system concepts.

Skills

Analog & Digital Circuits

Microsoft Office

Adobe products

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Altium Designer

PCB design software

PLM

CM (Configuration Management)

Job description

**POSITION SPECIFICS**Your working location will be 100% on-site, but options may exist for a hybrid work from office and work from home scenario dependent upon research requirements. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process. We are searching for an entry-level Electrical Engineering Technologist to join the Mechanical – Electrical Design and Drafting Service Center of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. In this role, you will assist in the design, analysis, manufacture, and procurement support of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) in support of ARL’s research offices.ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.**You will:*** Support cutting-edge research utilizing PCB software to create schematics, PCBs, assemblies, library parts, bills of materials, and other documentation* Collaborate with technical staff on conceptual design of electro-mechanical systems* Assist with or facilitate material selection, packaging, tolerance analysis, manufacturing support, and cost projections efforts* Provide work status updates and present in design review meetings with senior staff* Assist and support senior technical staff evolving design methods and techniques, including templates, as required for new and evolving research programs* Assist and support the development or evaluation of new software tools and work processes to improve department capabilities in design, reporting, and efficiency of operation**Required skills/experience areas include:*** Basic working knowledge of electronic circuits and components in analog and digital design* Microsoft Office and Adobe products* Previous success with collaborations in a diverse, multi-disciplinary, team-oriented culture**Preferred experience areas include:*** PCB design software, including component creation, schematic layout, and design* Altium software* Electronics industry knowledge from PCB design through manufacturing* Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Configuration Management (CM)* Certification or familiarization with IPC standards **MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS**If filled as Engineering Technologist, Electrical (ARL) - Intermediate Professional, this position requires:Bachelor's Degree1+ years of relevant experienceRequired Certifications:NoneIf filled as Engineering Technologist, Electrical (ARL) - Professional, this position requires:Bachelor's DegreeNo prior relevant work experience requiredRequired 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 Intel Community (IC), and other federal government customers. 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. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. **SALARY & BENEFITS**The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $68,604.00 - $113,100.00.