Systems Research and Development Engineers

Reference #: REQ0000054912
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
We are searching for mid-level Systems Engineers to join the Intelligent Sensors Technologies (IST) Department of the Communications, Information and Navigation Office (CINO) at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University.

The mission of the IST department is to analyze, design, develop, and prototype sensor systems and networks for all DoD services and national intelligence and other government agencies. Focus being 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 developmentYou will:
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.
Collaborate with engineers within IST, CINO and across ARL to deliver complex sensor systems.
This position can be filled at multiple levels depending on education and experience. Minimally requires a Bachelors degree in and Engineering or Science discipline plus 2 years related experience. Additional education and/or experience required for higher level positions. A Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science is preferred.
Required Skills:
Automated testing and measurement, hardware calibration, and hardware design, developing, testing and integration.
Programming in MATLAB, LABVIEW or other prototyping environment along with programming experience in C / C / PythonPreferred Skills:
PCB layout in multi-layer boards using Altium
Solidworks
Producing required technical documentation related to the design and building of complex systems.
Broad technical background to include modeling and simulation, software development, mechanical and power system design, test and evaluation of sensor systems
Work in LINUX and Windows OS systems
Embedded systems to include FPGAs, microcontrollers, and similar entities
Active government security clearance

Your working location will be predominantly on-site at our offices in State College, PA. Periodic travel may also be required for attendance at program meetings and/or in support of field testing or exercises.

ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.

You will be subject to a government security investigation. An active security clearance is highly desired. You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply. Employment with ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success a a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part ofour workforce.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.
The proposed salary range may be impacted by geographic differential.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$86,300.00 – $164,000.00

Salary Structure – additional information on Penn States job and salary structure.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

EEO IS THE LAW

Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster
PA State Labor Law Poster
Affirmative Action
Penn State Policies
Copyright Information
Hotlines
University Park, PA

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.