What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer position at The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University?
We are searching for an Electrical Engineer to join the Intelligent Sensor Technologies (IST) Department of the Communications, Information and Navigation Office (CINO) at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University.
The mission of the IST department is to analyze, design, develop, and prototype sensor systems and networks for all DoD services and national intelligence and other government agencies. Focus being on the development of systems that can support the warfighter in the near-term. Core mission areas include:
- Application of traditional systems and software engineering techniques for the design and development of complex sensor systems.
- Application of modeling and simulation methodologies
- Approaches for Rapid Prototyping as a means of concept assessment, risk reduction, and accelerated capability fielding
- Utilization of agile development methods including DevSecOps for continuous integration / continuous delivery (CI/CD) software pipelines, and application to all facets of complex system development
You will:
- Be an integral team member designing next generation systems for the Government.
- Be working with entry to senior level engineers on a daily basis.
- Have an active role in the entire sensor design and development process.
- Collaborate with engineers within IST, CINO and across ARL to deliver complex sensor systems.
This position can be filled at multiple levels depending on education and experience. Minimally requires a Bachelors' degree in an Engineering or Science Discipline. Additional education and/or experience required for higher level positions. A degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Engineering is preferred.
Required Skills/Knowledge include:
- MATLAB and/or LABVIEW
- Computer programming experience in C / C / Python
- Basic electronic test equipment setup and operation.
Preferred Skills/Experience include:
- PCB layout in multi-layer boards using Altium. RF Experience a plus.
- Solidworks
- Producing technical documentation related to the design and building of complex systems.
- LINUX and Windows OS systems
- Embedded systems to include FPGAs, microcontrollers, and similar entities
- Active government security clearance
ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.
You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
ARL 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 at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part of our workforce.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.
