Undersea Systems Engineer — UUV & Sensors

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University seeks an Electrical Engineering Support Specialist to assist with the design, assembly, and testing of electromechanical systems for undersea mission projects and sensors. This on-site role supports DoD-sponsor driven research and development in State College, PA.

Ideal candidates will have electronics/electromechanics experience, ability to operate test equipment, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Electronics and/or electro-mechanics are required.
• Able to operate, assemble, test, and troubleshoot electronic circuitry.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, perform, or provide input to layout, fabrication, assembly, documentation, and testing of electromechanical equipment.
• Provide input to and perform design of electromechanical systems and interconnect products.
• Evaluate, recommend and purchase materials and components to meet specifications; interact with vendors.
• Install, calibrate, operate and maintain equipment and experimental hardware in the lab or field; assist with system faults and repairs.
• Assist senior staff in gathering, compiling, and archiving test data in the lab or off-site.
• Work on test projects as part of a team; may supervise and train lower-level staff.
• May lead tasks or provide documentation for procedures and process evaluation.

Skills

Electronics & electro-mechanics

Test equipment operation

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University seeks an Electrical Engineering Support Specialist to assist with the design, assembly, and testing of electromechanical systems for undersea mission projects and sensors. This on-site role supports DoD-sponsor driven research and development in State College, PA.

Ideal candidates will have electronics/electromechanics experience, ability to operate test equipment, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.