Hardware Research and Development Engineer

POSITION SPECIFICS
We are searching for motivated and talented mid-level Hardware Engineer to join our Applied Signals & Systems Integration (ASSI) Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. ASSI tackles multidisciplinary topics from signal processing to machine learning to algorithm design with a focus on sensor systems. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

About the Role

You will provide hands-on leadership of project teams, provide technical management / leadership of research and development tasks, mentor entry level engineers in sound engineering practices, have an active role in the entire sensor development process, participate in the specification of system requirements and hardware / software architecture design, design analog and digital electronic circuits and circuit boards, assist in the development of new projects and proposals, and collaborate with engineers across ARL to deliver complex sensor systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on leadership of project teams
• Provide technical management / leadership of research and development tasks
• Mentor entry level engineers in sound engineering practices
• Have an active role in the entire sensor development process
• Participate in the specification of system requirements and hardware / software architecture design
• Design analog and digital electronic circuits and circuit boards
• Assist in the development of new projects and proposals
• Collaborate with engineers across ARL to deliver complex sensor systems

Requirements

• Required skills/experience areas include: Automated testing and measurement, hardware calibration, hardware design, developing, and testing and integration, Programming in MATLAB, LABVIEW, C / C++, or Python, Mixed Signal Design, Analog to digital converters, and analog front-end design, Familiarization with circuit modeling and simulation methodologies
• Preferred skills/experience areas include: A Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, Schematic entry and PCB Layout using Altium Designer, Solidworks, Matlab, Labview, C, C++, and C#, design of DC-DC converters, AC motor drives, and control algorithms, Producing required technical documentation related to the design and building of complex systems, Modeling and simulation, software development, mechanical and power system design, test and evaluation of sensor systems, LINUX and Windows OS systems, Embedded systems to include FPGAs, microcontrollers, and similar entities

Qualifications

• Minimum Education, Work Experience & Required Certifications: Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science, 5+ years of relevant experience, Required Certifications: None

Benefits

• Salary Range: $105,900.00 - $200,808.00
• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

Pay & Schedule

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• Generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children

Background Checks/Clearances

Employees must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance, participate in the ARL drug testing program, and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Penn State is an equal opportunity 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.

Contact Information

For further information on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.