Electrical Engineering Support Specialist

Penn State University • University Park, PA

82d • $46,400 - $74,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Electronic Fabrication and Test Systems Department, part of the Undersea Systems Office (USO) at The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL), is looking for an Electrical Engineering Support Specialist to support multiple projects and a wide range of tasks. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

Requirements

• Electronics and/or electro-mechanics
• Operating electronic test equipment, and the ability to assemble and test electronic circuitry
• Microsoft Office, with the ability and willingness to perform basic computer tasks or learn computer programs

Nice To Haves

• An active secret government security clearance

Responsibilities

• Assist, perform, or provide input to the layout, fabrication, assembly, documentation, and testing of standard and non-standard electronic equipment
• Assist or evaluate the selection and purchase of materials and components and interact with vendors
• Assist with or install, calibrate, operate and/or maintain standard and non-standard equipment, experimental hardware, and/or computer systems in the Laboratory or in the field, assist with or assess and identifying system faults, repair/adjust standard and non-standard equipment
• Assist senior technical/engineering staff in gathering, compiling, and archiving test data in the Laboratory or off-site
• Work as part of a test project support team in the Laboratory or off-site
• Perform assembly operations and fabrication of facility and test equipment (for higher level position)
• Provide input to and perform design and layout of standard facility and test equipment as directed (for higher level position)
• Inspect, test, and calibrate parts and equipment as directed (for higher level position)
• Evaluate the selection of materials, and components based on operational and performance specifications (for higher level position)
• Assess and identify system faults, and adjust and repair as directed (for higher level position)
• May develop and provide documentation for task procedures and process evaluation (for higher level position)

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off including holidays, vacation, and sick time
• 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses and children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree