Penn State University is hiring: Embedded Hardware and Software Engineer in Univ

Overview

Embedded Hardware and Software Engineer role at Penn State University. The position is with the Embedded Systems team of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. The embedded designs will span disciplines including sensing, acoustics, signal processing, power electronics, communications and networking.

Position specifics

You will:

• Coordinate the development of embedded system hardware and software in the areas of sensing, robotics, and power electronics
• 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
• Assist in the management of embedded system design and development tasks and projects

Required skills/experience

• Embedded software design using C in both a RTOS and bare metal environment
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networking principles and embedded stacks
• Mixed signal design
• Analog to digital converters, and analog front‑end design

Preferred skills/experience

• A Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
• GCC/Eclipse based toolchains
• Linux and embedded real-time operating systems
• DSP algorithm implementations on deeply embedded platforms
• FPGA development, including test and verification
• Schematic entry and PCB Layout using Altium Designer
• ECAD/MCAD co-design using Solidworks
• ARM Cortex M 32-bit microcontrollers
• High layer count design employing BGA components, stackups for high speed signals, and transmission lines
• Common MCU I/O such as SPI, I2S, USB, and Ethernet
• Matlab, LabVIEW, C, C++, and C#; design of DC-DC converters, AC motor drives, and control algorithms
• Sensors such as MEMS accelerometers, piezoelectric sensing, MEMS microphones, etc.

Working location

Your working location can be hybrid on-site/work from home project dependent. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

Minimum Education, Work Experience & Required Certifications

For this role (research track variants):

• Senior Professional: Bachelor’s Degree - Engineering or Science; 14+ years of relevant experience; Required Certifications: None
• Advanced Professional: Bachelor’s Degree - Engineering or Science; 5+ years of relevant experience; Required Certifications: None
• Intermediate Professional: Bachelor’s Degree - Engineering or Science; 2+ years of relevant experience; Required Certifications: None

About ARL

ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the DoD, and the IC. For more information, visit www.arl.psu.edu.

Background checks/certifications

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background checks in accordance with University policies. All ARL positions require the ability to obtain a government security clearance; you will be notified during the interview process if this position is subject to a government background investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with ARL will require successful completion of a pre‑employment drug screen.

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $86,300.00 - $191,000.00. The proposed salary range may be impacted by geographic differential. Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full‑time employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and a 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses/children. More information is available on the Benefits Page.

Campus security and equal opportunity

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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

Administrative

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Higher Education

Note: Referrals are not included in this refined description.