Electrical/Electronic Research and Development Engineer

5 days ago

University Park, Iowa, United States Penn State University Talent Acquisition Full time

Job Description and Position Requirements:

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented electrical or electronics engineer to join our team at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University.

ARL's purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC).

You will be part of a team that develops custom hardware and autonomous software and firmware, running on platforms ranging from small embedded processor systems to very complex systems with network interconnected distributed processing and power.

We provide the opportunity for you to proactively seek professional development in your career with ARL, so learning and growing with us is possible.

Responsibilities:

  • Design custom circuit boards and power electronics to support system functions
  • Develop software/firmware that is tightly interfaced to hardware in an embedded system
  • Debug and test hardware, software, and firmware using unit integration and hardware-in-the-loop system tests
  • Document designs and write specifications
  • Demonstrate and present to peers, management, sponsors, and stakeholders
  • Collaborate with and support other members of the team

Requirements:

  • A comfort level while working on engineering aspects, ranging from system design and documentation through prototype construction and testing
  • Specific domain knowledge in C/C++
  • Experience in MATLAB, LabVIEW, VHDL or Verilog
  • Success in an environment where various forms of communication were crucial to be effective

Preferred Skills/Experience Areas:

  • Skills specific to the Xilinx Vivado Development tools and Xilinx System on Module
  • Object Oriented Design
  • Active government security clearance

This position will require occasional travel to support testing and meetings.

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 https://www.psu.edu/.

The pay range for this position, including all possible grades is: $86,000.00 - $164,000.00.

Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.

Campus Security Crime Statistics:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR).

The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters.

The ASR is available for review here.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact https://www.psu.edu/.

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