Electrical Engineer

Penn State University • University Park, PA

37d • Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for an entry level or junior Electrical or Computer Engineer to join the Multimodal Sensing and Systems Division of the All Domain Analytics and Signatures Office (A2SO) at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. A2SO's mission is to deliver unbiased expertise and government-owned solutions in sensing, analytics, visualization, and full-spectrum effects that tackle national security and defense challenges from seabed to space. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply. 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 Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.

Requirements

• MATLAB and/or LABVIEW
• Computer programming experience in C, C++, and/or Python
• Basic electronic test equipment setup and operation

Nice To Haves

• PCB layout in multi-layer boards using Altium for RF designs
• Exposure to working within the Solidworks tool suite
• Past success in producing technical documentation related to the design and building of complex systems
• LINUX and Windows OS systems
• GNU radio prototyping environment
• Embedded systems to include FPGAs, microcontrollers, and similar entities
• Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development, implementation, and analysis of next generation sensor systems
• Interact with other A2SO team members and engineers, as well as other units across the Lab, on sensor design and development

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees