Systems R&D Engineer — Controls & HIL Innovator

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 92,100 - 200,808; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a Systems Research and Development Engineer to join the ASE Department at the Applied Research Laboratory. The role involves interfacing with stakeholders, defining system architectures, and performing thorough systems engineering activities across the DoD lifecycle.

Higher-level duties include supervision, budgeting oversight, and independent work on complex tasks, with potential government clearance considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science; 5+ years of relevant experience for the Research and Development Engineer role.
• No specific certifications required.
• Intermediates may have different criteria but the main entry requires engineering/science degree.

Responsibilities

• Interface with project stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure project success.
• Work closely with senior engineers and subject matter experts.
• Define system control and data architectures.
• Perform systems engineering activities spanning the DoD product development lifecycle.
• Travel for stakeholder engagements as needed.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Systems engineering

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree – Engineering or Science

Job description

Penn State University is seeking a Systems Research and Development Engineer to join the ASE Department at the Applied Research Laboratory. The role involves interfacing with stakeholders, defining system architectures, and performing thorough systems engineering activities across the DoD lifecycle.

Higher-level duties include supervision, budgeting oversight, and independent work on complex tasks, with potential government clearance considerations.