Hardware Research and Development Engineer

Penn State University•University Park, IL

8d•$105,900 - $200,808•Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for motivated and talented mid-level Hardware Engineer to join our Applied Signals & Systems Integration (ASSI) Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. ASSI tackles multidisciplinary topics from signal processing to machine learning to algorithm design with a focus on sensor systems. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

Requirements

Automated testing and measurement
hardware calibration
hardware design, developing, and testing and integration
Programming in MATLAB, LABVIEW, C / C++, or Python
Mixed Signal Design
Analog to digital converters, and analog front-end design
Familiarization with circuit modeling and simulation methodologies
Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science
5+ years of relevant experience (if filled as Advanced Professional)
2+ years of relevant experience (if filled as Intermediate Professional)
Must be a U.S. citizen
Must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance
Must participate in the ARL drug testing program
Must comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
Schematic entry and PCB Layout using Altium Designer
Solidworks
Matlab, Labview, C, C++, and C#
design of DC-DC converters, AC motor drives, and control algorithms
Modeling and simulation
software development
mechanical and power system design
test and evaluation of sensor systems
LINUX and Windows OS systems
Embedded systems to include FPGAs, microcontrollers, and similar entities
Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on leadership of project teams
Provide technical management / leadership of research and development tasks
Mentor entry level engineers in sound engineering practices
Have an active role in the entire sensor development process
Participate in the specification of system requirements and hardware / software architecture design
Design analog and digital electronic circuits and circuit boards
Assist in the development of new projects and proposals
Collaborate with engineers across ARL to deliver complex sensor systems
Producing required technical documentation related to the design and building of complex systems