Systems Research and Development Engineer

2 weeks ago

Palo Alto, California, United States The Pennsylvania State University Full time
Job Description and Position Requirements

We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Research and Development Engineer to join our team at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing hands-on leadership of project teams, technical management of research and development tasks, and mentoring entry-level engineers in sound engineering practices.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems engineering, research and development, and a proven track record of delivering complex sensor systems.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in an engineering or science discipline, plus 2 years of related experience. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science is preferred.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide hands-on leadership of project teams
  • Provide technical management of research and development tasks
  • Mentor entry-level engineers in sound engineering practices
  • Have an active role in the entire sensor development process
  • Collaborate with engineers within IST, CINO, and across ARL to deliver complex sensor systems
Required Skills
  • Automated testing and measurement, hardware calibration, and hardware design, developing, testing, and integration
  • Programming in MATLAB, LABVIEW, or other prototyping environment, along with programming experience in C/C++/Python
Preferred Skills
  • PCB layout in multi-layer boards using Altium
  • Solidworks
  • Producing required technical documentation related to the design and building of complex systems
  • Broad technical background to include modeling and simulation, software development, mechanical and power system design, test and evaluation of sensor systems
  • Work in LINUX and Windows OS systems
  • Embedded systems to include FPGAs, microcontrollers, and similar entities
  • Active government security clearance
Working Location and Travel

The working location will be predominantly on-site at our offices in State College, PA. Periodic travel may also be required for attendance at program meetings and/or in support of field testing or exercises.

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.

Benefits and Requirements

You will be subject to a government security investigation. An active security clearance is highly desired. You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply. Employment with 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.

Salary and Benefits

The proposed salary range may be impacted by geographic differential.

The salary 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.

EEO IS THE LAW

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 us.

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