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The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University · 1 month ago

Electrical Propulsion & Power Systems Engineer

University Park, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$109K/yr - $191K/yr

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is seeking motivated Electrical Propulsion and Power Systems engineers. The role involves designing and developing electric and hybrid electric propulsion systems for undersea vehicles, including managing the full life cycle of design, testing, and integration of these systems.

Universities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Drive the full life cycle design and development process to identify competitive, efficient and elegant electric and hybrid electric propulsion systems and sub-systems

Participate in system requirements identification, flow-down, and functional allocation

Execute detailed design stages including early design and development processes (market surveys, analysis of alternatives, interface control documents, functional design documents, and test plans/reports) followed by design reviews, design acceptance and documentation packages

Capture approved hardware designs using state of the art CAD tools and then demonstrate the design satisfies the identified requirements and expectations during large scale system integration exercises and requirement verification stages

Test EPPS designs by applying advanced hardware-in-the-loop test methods to support integration with larger systems of systems

Support laboratory and field testing of prototype EPPS to demonstrate final design

Serve as a technical leader on multiple projects

Manage multiple and/or large projects

Create opportunities to enhance technical methodology

Mentor and train assigned employees in the development of technical, project and business development skills

Qualification

Electric propulsion systemsPower managementBattery systems designCAD tools proficiencyLabVIEWMatlabBattery management systemsTroubleshooting hardwareEmbedded C/C++VHDL/VerilogTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's Degree

Design experience in low and high voltage power conversion and battery systems including lithium-based battery chemistries

Knowledge and use of CAD tools for design concept, layout, and generation of procurement documentation

Demonstrated ability to work within or lead a technical team

Be hands-on, exhibit a solid understanding of electronics concepts, and possess a proven ability to build, troubleshoot, and integrate hardware into larger, more complex systems