Electrical Engineering Support Specialist

The Pennsylvania State University • University Park, FL

12h • Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for an Electrical Engineering Support Specialist to join the Electrical and Mechanical Solutions Department at The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. In this role, you will contribute to a variety of projects that support the command, control, and communication missions for our military sponsors. You’ll be hands on with the fabrication, assembly, and validation of complex hardware designs, and you’ll have an opportunity to support field work at locations around the world. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

Additional responsibilities for higher level position includes:
Provide input and perform design and layout of standard test equipment
Inspect, test, and calibrate parts and equipment
Evaluate the selection of materials and components based on operational and performance specifications
Assess and identify system faults; adjust and repair as needed
Assist senior technical/engineering staff in gathering, compiling, and archiving test data
As part of a test project team, perform task leadership roles
May develop and provide documentation for task procedures and process evaluation

Requirements

• Electronics and/or electro-mechanics components, including understanding schematics and assembly drawings, interpreting component datasheets, and soldering surface mount and leading components
• Past success operating electronic test equipment (Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzer, Signal Generators, Oscilloscopes), as well as assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of electronic components
• Microsoft Office software
• Willingness to perform basic computer tasks and an interest in learning new programs
• Associate Degree
• 2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted (for Engineering Support Specialist - Intermediate Professional)
• No prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education (for Engineering Support Specialist - Professional)
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Ability to obtain a government security clearance

Nice To Haves

• Active security clearance, at the Secret level
• Schematic entry and layout software, such as Altium
• Mechanical design software, such as SolidWorks or Fusion
• RF hardware, including amplifiers, attenuators, mixers, coaxial cable, receivers, and transmitters

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly operations and fabrication of deliverable equipment
• Evaluate, recommend, and purchase materials and components to meet operation specifications and interact with vendors
• Install, calibrate, operate, and/or maintain standard and non-standard equipment, experimental hardware, and/or computer systems
• Assist with or assess in identifying system faults; repair/adjust standard and non-standard equipment
• Provide input to the layout, fabrication, assembly, documentation, and testing of standard and non-standard equipment
• Assist senior technical/engineering staff in gathering, compiling, and archiving test data
• Work as part of a test project team

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree