Engineering Technologist

The Pennsylvania State University • University Park, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for an experienced Engineering Technologist to join the Multimodal Systems Department of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. The mission of the Department is to analyze, design, develop, and prototype sensor systems and networks for all DoD services, national intelligence, and other government agencies. The focus is on the development of systems that can support the warfighter in the near-term. Core mission areas include: Application of traditional systems and software engineering techniques for the design and development of complex sensor systems Application of modeling and simulation methodologies Approaches for Rapid Prototyping as a means of concept assessment, risk reduction, and accelerated capability fielding Utilization of agile development methods including DevSecOps for continuous integration / continuous delivery (CI/CD) software pipelines, and application to all facets of complex system development ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply. You will: Supervise a team of junior Engineering Technologists and/or Engineering Technicians, to include hiring, training, mentoring, tasking and performance review Collaborate with project leadership on the conceptual design of complex electromechanical systems and subsystems Collaborate with engineering staff and engineering technologists in developing, defining, and/or deriving requirements to support the design of engineering products Guide and provide input for technical work activities performed by engineering support staff and/or less experienced engineering technologists Research, evaluate, and recommend new engineering products and tooling to support the development of project systems Perform design, development, fabrication, installation, and use of custom electrical, mechanical, and software subsystems Prepare test plans, procedures, reports, and other forms of formal documentation Develop specialized electrical, mechanical, and/or software tools to support testing of complex electromechanical systems Utilize computer-aided design software to develop electrical, mechanical, and/or software products Collaborate with a broad range of interoffice organizations to accomplish all phases of project development Conduct tests, provide results, address issues, and recommend modifications related to electrical, mechanical, or software subsystems Coordinate and schedule technical training on new equipment Assist with the management of all lab spaces assigned to the Department and Division, including inventory and resource management Plan the layout and make equipment recommendations that meet the specific lab needs as new lab spaces are needed

Requirements

• Defining, building, and operating lab environments
• Designing, building, and troubleshooting PC boards
• Past success leading/mentoring a varied group of junior team members
• Current eligibility for access to classified information at the ( please confirm which level clearance is needed ) level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required
• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.
• Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
• If filled as Engineering Technologist - Advanced Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• If filled as Engineering Technologist - Senior Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree 6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of junior Engineering Technologists and/or Engineering Technicians, to include hiring, training, mentoring, tasking and performance review
• Collaborate with project leadership on the conceptual design of complex electromechanical systems and subsystems
• Collaborate with engineering staff and engineering technologists in developing, defining, and/or deriving requirements to support the design of engineering products
• Guide and provide input for technical work activities performed by engineering support staff and/or less experienced engineering technologists
• Research, evaluate, and recommend new engineering products and tooling to support the development of project systems
• Perform design, development, fabrication, installation, and use of custom electrical, mechanical, and software subsystems
• Prepare test plans, procedures, reports, and other forms of formal documentation
• Develop specialized electrical, mechanical, and/or software tools to support testing of complex electromechanical systems
• Utilize computer-aided design software to develop electrical, mechanical, and/or software products
• Collaborate with a broad range of interoffice organizations to accomplish all phases of project development
• Conduct tests, provide results, address issues, and recommend modifications related to electrical, mechanical, or software subsystems
• Coordinate and schedule technical training on new equipment
• Assist with the management of all lab spaces assigned to the Department and Division, including inventory and resource management
• Plan the layout and make equipment recommendations that meet the specific lab needs as new lab spaces are needed

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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees