The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University ยท 1 month ago
Agile Systems Research & Development Engineer
University Park, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$77K/yr - $164K/yrThe Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is seeking a highly motivated Research & Development Engineer to join their Agile Systems Engineering Department. The role involves supporting the design and development of electrical systems for various applications and autonomous systems across multiple domains, collaborating with senior engineers and subject matter experts.
Universities
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work closely with senior engineers and subject matter experts on tasks associated with detailed design and implementation of electrical circuits, software, and firmware
Link and power budget analyses
Define system control and data architectures
Systems engineering activities spanning the typical DoD product development lifecycle
Detailed design of electrical systems including circuit design, FPGA development, and low-level software development and integration
Analysis of alternative solutions and trade-space analysis
Requirements development and linkages throughout system architecture
Modular system definition and development, and other detailed electrical engineering design tasks
Test set development including modular hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test set development, aligning HIL and software-in-the-loop architectures, and model development
Coordination across engineering disciplines with internal and external collaborators
Occasional travel for stakeholder engagements and field test activities
Qualification
Required
Technical background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science
Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills
Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science
5+ years of relevant experience (if filled as Research and Development Engineer - Advanced Professional)
2+ years of relevant experience (if filled as Research and Development Engineer - Intermediate Professional)
No prior relevant work experience required (if filled as Research and Development Engineer - Professional)
Ability to obtain a government security clearance
Must be a U.S. citizen
Preferred
Hands-on experience with electrical design, simulation, and test
Working with standard laboratory test equipment such as oscilloscopes, function generators
Code writing in several languages with emphasis on embedded coding
FPGA firmware development with VHDL and Matlab code generation
Familiarity with controls, simulation, and hardware-in the-loop test set development and operation
Model Based Systems Engineering training and experience
Familiarity with systems engineering fundamentals
Experience contributing as a team player
SECRET Clearance
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Robust retirement plans
Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
Generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children
Company
The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University
The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation.
Founded in 1945
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
James Dromazos
CFO and Director of Business Services
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