Penn State Applied Research Laboratory is searching for a motivated Hardware Research and Development Engineer to join our Applied Signals & Systems Integration (ASSI) Department. You will have an active role in the entire sensor development process, collaborating with engineers across ARL to deliver complex sensor systems.
What You'll Do
- Provide hands-on leadership of project teams
- Provide technical management and leadership of research and development tasks
- Mentor entry level engineers in sound engineering practices
- 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
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science
- 5+ years of relevant experience (for Advanced Professional level) or 2+ years (for Intermediate Professional level)
- Experience in automated testing and measurement, hardware calibration, design, development, testing, and integration
- Programming in MATLAB, LABVIEW, C / C++, or Python
- Mixed Signal Design expertise
- Experience with analog to digital converters and analog front-end design
- Familiarity with circuit modeling and simulation methodologies
- Ability to obtain a government security clearance
- U.S. citizenship
Nice to Have
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
- Schematic entry and PCB Layout using Altium Designer
- Experience with Solidworks
- Skills in Matlab, Labview, C, C++, and C#; design of DC-DC converters, AC motor drives, and control algorithms
- Experience producing required technical documentation for complex systems
- Background in modeling and simulation, software development, mechanical and power system design, or test and evaluation of sensor systems
- Experience with LINUX and Windows OS systems
- Experience with embedded systems including FPGAs and microcontrollers
- Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher
Technical Stack
- MATLAB, LABVIEW, C / C++, Python
- Altium Designer, Solidworks, C#
- LINUX, Windows OS
Team & Environment
You will be part of the Applied Signals & Systems Integration (ASSI) Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL).
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $86,300.00 - $164,000.00
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Robust retirement plans
- Substantial paid time off including holidays, vacation and sick time
- Generous 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses and children
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located in State College, PA.
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.
