Electrical Engineering Support Specialist

The Pennsylvania State University • University Park, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for an Electrical Engineering Support Specialist to join our Electromagnetic Effects an Applications team of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply. You will: Assist, perform, or provide input to the layout, fabrication, assembly, documentation, and testing of standard and non-standard electronic equipment Evaluate the selection and purchase of materials and components and interact with vendors 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 the assessment and identification of 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

Requirements

• Electronics and/or electro-mechanics
• Past success operating electronic test equipment
• Demonstrated ability to assemble and test electronic circuitry
• Microsoft Office, basic computer tasks, general office computer knowledge
• Associate Degree
• No prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education.
• 2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.
• Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Radio-frequency technology, high-frequency circuits, RF field testing
• CAD PCB layout and schematic capture
• A degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, graduation from a technical trade college/vocational technical school, or military experience
• Active government security clearance

Responsibilities

• Assist, perform, or provide input to the layout, fabrication, assembly, documentation, and testing of standard and non-standard electronic equipment
• Evaluate the selection and purchase of materials and components and interact with vendors
• 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 the assessment and identification of 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

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
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees