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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Your working location will be fully on-site, located in Keyport, WA.

We are searching for an Electrical Engineer to join our Vehicle Operations Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy and the Department of Defense (DoD).

ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

You Will :

• Design, build, operate, and maintain underwater test vehicles

• Work with a team of engineers and technicians to creatively evaluate and design solutions to complex technical problems

• Update, modernize, and maintain existing test and evaluation systems to ensure reliable operation

• Support field testing of vehicles; working on small boats and ocean-going vessels for vehicle development and in-water test events

• Travel to support test events. Potential for travel is 1-4 times per year varying from 1-3 weeks per trip

  Additional Responsibilities for higher-level positions include:

• Manage projects of small or moderate size and scope; make substantial contributions to determining feasibility of goals and objectives; responsible for assuring quality, cost effectiveness and timelessness of assigned projects

• Plan and perform tasks of a larger scope and lead specific tasks within the project scope; assemble research team members

• Manage multiple or large projects; plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of the work of a major project

• Provide innovative problem-solving approaches to enhance organizational capabilities; use peer network to expand technical capabilities and identify new research opportunities

• Understand broad strategic objectives and contribute to them; nurture and maintain relationships with major customers/grantors of external research and development grant funding

  Required skills/experience areas include:

• Candidates should have experience with electronics and electrical testing and troubleshooting, digital and analog circuit design, schematic creation, PCB layout, microcontroller, FPGA, embedded computing, firmware development and test systems

• Heavy emphasis on problem solving skills, identifying technical issues that can be addressed for long-term success. Ability to provide technical rigor and discipline to problem solving process

• Effective communication and teamwork skills demonstrated by conveying information and collaborating with others to drive decisions toward action

  This position can be filled at multiple levels, depending upon your education and experience. Minimal requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering or Science discipline, Master’s Degree preferred. Additional experience and/or education are required for higher-level positions.

  The salary for this position could be $ $76,700.00 - $164,000.00 based on education and experience.

Your working location will be fully on-site, located in Keyport, WA.

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, and 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 as 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 of our workforce.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu .

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

$76,700.00 - $164,000.00

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