What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electronics Manufacturing Engineer - Security Clearance Required position at Applied Research Laboratory at the Penn State University?
We are seeking an Electronics Manufacturing Engineer to join the Manufacturing Technology Engineering Department team of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State and located in Freeport, PA. This position requires a thorough understanding of electronics manufacturing technologies and works closely with a multi-disciplinary team of technical and program stakeholders from industry and government to identify then address manufacturing problems of military customers using innovative solutions.
You will :
- Perform research and development tasks in electronics manufacturing
- Support the Electronics Manufacturing Center of Excellence leaders to develop / maintain a compelling vision for electronics manufacturing technology efforts;
- Execute and develop technical strategies expanding the use of electronics in defense platforms (ships and aircraft) and weapon system manufacturers; work with DoD program offices, laboratories and industry electronics manufacturers to identify their manufacturing problems and develop solutions that provide a return to the government
- Maintain familiarity with leading edge electronics technology and manufacturing techniques then develop ways of making it applicable to military platforms and subsystems to lower cost, improve delivery times or accelerate / enhance capability
- Assist in new concept development; analyzing alternatives independently and applying engineering techniques and procedures to assignments
- Author technical documents and reports, brief proposed / ongoing projects, and capabilities
- Document work in memoranda, sponsor briefs, conference proceedings, and journal articles; brief senior leadership / sponsors / industry
- Develop project plans for new projects, working with stakeholders both internal (scientists and engineers) and external
- Manage projects of small or moderate size and scope, making substantial contributions
- Travel, up to 30%, will be required / expected to support this position.
This position can be filled at multiple levels depending upon the successful candidate’s education and experience. Minimally requires a Bachelors degree in an Engineering or Science discipline and five years related experience. Additional experience, education, and / or competencies are required for higher-level positions. A Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred.
Higher-level responsibilities include :
Required skills and experience includes :
Semiconductor device / integrated circuit manufacturing
Preferred skills and experience includes :
Work location is at the Electro-Optics & Electronics Division in Freeport, PA. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. You must submit a cover letter of interest and a resume to be considered for this position. Some travel will be required.
Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation. Employment with the Applied Research Laboratory will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). We are better when we draw on diverse perspectives as part of our work.
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 :
109,300.00 - $191,000.00
Salary : $109,300 - $191,000
