Penn State University
Agile Systems Research & Development Engineer
Penn State University, University Park, Alabama, United States
Agile Systems Research & Development Engineer
We are seeking a highly motivated, self-starting Research & Development Engineer to join the Agile Systems Engineering (ASE) Department of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. You will support the detailed electrical engineering design and systems development of a range of applications and autonomous systems operating across sea, land, air and space domains.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
Responsibilities
Work closely with senior engineers and subject matter experts on tasks associated with detailed design and implementation of electrical circuits, software, and firmware
Link and power budget analyses
Define system control and data architectures
Systems engineering activities spanning the typical DoD product development lifecycle
Detailed design of electrical systems including circuit design, FPGA development, and low-level software development and integration
Analysis of alternative solutions and trade-space analysis
Requirements development and linkages throughout system architecture
Modular system definition and development, and other detailed electrical engineering design tasks
Test set development including modular hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test set development, aligning HIL and software-in-the-loop architectures, and model development
Coordination across engineering disciplines with internal and external collaborators
Occasional travel for stakeholder engagements and field test activities
Work location: State College, PA.
Required skills and experience
Technical background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science
Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills
Preferred skills and experience
Hands-on experience with electrical design, simulation, and test
Working with standard laboratory test equipment such as oscilloscopes, function generators
Code writing in several languages with emphasis on embedded coding
FPGA firmware development with VHDL and Matlab code generation
Familiarity with controls, simulation, and hardware-in-the-loop test set development and operation
Model Based Systems Engineering training and experience
Familiarity with systems engineering fundamentals
Experience contributing as a team player
SECRET Clearance
Minimum Education, Work Experience & Required Certifications
If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Advanced Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science 5+ years of relevant experience; Required Certifications: None
If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Intermediate Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science 2+ years of relevant experience; Required Certifications: None
If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Professional, this position requires: Bachelor’s Degree - Engineering or Science; No prior relevant work experience required; Required Certifications: None
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 Intel Community.
For further information on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu
Background checks / Clearances Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. All positions at ARL require candidates to possess 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 the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
Salary & Benefits The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $76,700 - $164,000. The proposed salary range may be impacted by geographic differential.
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and a 75% tuition discount for eligible employees, spouses, and children.
Campus security statistics Penn State publishes an Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR is available for review here.
EEO Is The Law 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.
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ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
Responsibilities
Work closely with senior engineers and subject matter experts on tasks associated with detailed design and implementation of electrical circuits, software, and firmware
Link and power budget analyses
Define system control and data architectures
Systems engineering activities spanning the typical DoD product development lifecycle
Detailed design of electrical systems including circuit design, FPGA development, and low-level software development and integration
Analysis of alternative solutions and trade-space analysis
Requirements development and linkages throughout system architecture
Modular system definition and development, and other detailed electrical engineering design tasks
Test set development including modular hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test set development, aligning HIL and software-in-the-loop architectures, and model development
Coordination across engineering disciplines with internal and external collaborators
Occasional travel for stakeholder engagements and field test activities
Work location: State College, PA.
Required skills and experience
Technical background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science
Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills
Preferred skills and experience
Hands-on experience with electrical design, simulation, and test
Working with standard laboratory test equipment such as oscilloscopes, function generators
Code writing in several languages with emphasis on embedded coding
FPGA firmware development with VHDL and Matlab code generation
Familiarity with controls, simulation, and hardware-in-the-loop test set development and operation
Model Based Systems Engineering training and experience
Familiarity with systems engineering fundamentals
Experience contributing as a team player
SECRET Clearance
Minimum Education, Work Experience & Required Certifications
If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Advanced Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science 5+ years of relevant experience; Required Certifications: None
If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Intermediate Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science 2+ years of relevant experience; Required Certifications: None
If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Professional, this position requires: Bachelor’s Degree - Engineering or Science; No prior relevant work experience required; Required Certifications: None
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 Intel Community.
For further information on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu
Background checks / Clearances Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. All positions at ARL require candidates to possess 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 the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
Salary & Benefits The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $76,700 - $164,000. The proposed salary range may be impacted by geographic differential.
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and a 75% tuition discount for eligible employees, spouses, and children.
Campus security statistics Penn State publishes an Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR is available for review here.
EEO Is The Law 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.
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