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POSITION SPECIFICS
We are searching for a highly motivated and experienced Electronics Research and Development Engineer to join the Embedded Systems team of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. Our mission is to develop systems that integrate embedded hardware and software applications to capture data from complex systems to provide system analytics and automated control at the edge device. This role will span many disciplines including sensing, acoustics, signal processing, power electronics, communications and networking.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
You will:
Coordinate the development of embedded system hardware and software in the areas of sensing, robotics, and power electronics
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
Assist in the management of embedded system design and development tasks and projects
Additional responsibilities for higher-level position includes:
Linux and Embedded Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
FPGA Design, Development, Testing, and Verification
Schematic Capture and Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Design using Altium Designer
High-Speed, High-Layer Count PCB Design, including BGA Components, Stack-Up Development, and Transmission Line Design
Microcontroller (MCU) Interface Protocols, including SPI, I2S, USB, and Ethernet
Required Skills/Experience areas include:
Embedded software design using C in both a RTOS and bare metal environment
Knowledge of TCP/IP networking principles and embedded stacks
Mixed Signal Design
Analog to digital converters, and analog front-end design
Preferred Skills/Experience areas include:
GCC/Eclipse based toolchains
DSP algorithm implementations on deeply embedded platforms
Schematic entry and PCB Layout using Altium Designer
ECAD/MCAD co-design using Solidworks
ARM Cortex M 32-bit microcontrollers
Matlab, Labview, C, C++, and C#; design of DC-DC converters, AC motor drives, and control algorithms
Sensors such as MEMs accelerometers, piezoelectric sensing, MEMs microphones, etc.
Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required
Your working location will be fully on-site located in State College, PA. This role requires periodic travel to remote locations.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
If filled as R&D Engineer - Electronics (ARL) - Senior Professional, this position requires:
Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science
14+ years of relevant experience
Required Certifications:
None

If filled as R&D Engineer - Electronics (ARL) - Advanced Professional, this position requires:
Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science
5+ years of relevant experience
Required Certifications:
None

If filled as R&D Engineer - Electronics (ARL) - Intermediate Professional, this position requires:
Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science
2+ years of relevant experience
Required Certifications:
None
ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our website at www.arl.psu.edu .
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
Notice regarding employment at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL):
Employees must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance, participate in the ARL drug testing program, and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors. ARL operates in a secure information environment involving Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Classified information. Personal electronic devices brought onsite must be registered and may be restricted from certain areas. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.
SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $105,900.00 - $231,000.00.
Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure
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. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page .
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Penn State is an equal opportunity 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.
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