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POSITION SPECIFICS
Your working location will be fully on-site in State College, PA.
We are seeking an Engineering Technologist to support research and development activities within our electrical/electronics engineering discipline in the Electrical and Mechanical Solutions Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. In this role, you will apply engineering principles and practices to help develop new concepts, products, and processes for complex electromechanical systems. This position is ideal for a recent graduate with hands-on experience in circuit design, embedded systems, and hardware testing who is eager to grow within a structured engineering team.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
You will:
Collaborate with project leadership and senior engineering staff on the conceptual design of complex electromechanical systems and subsystems
Support engineering staff and senior technologists in developing and defining requirements for engineering product designs
Perform design, development, fabrication, installation, and testing of custom electrical, mechanical, and software subsystems
Utilize computer-aided design (CAD/EDA) software to develop electrical, mechanical, and/or software products
Prepare test plans, procedures, reports, and other formal documentation
Conduct tests on electrical, mechanical, or software subsystems; document results and recommend modifications
Assist in developing specialized electrical, mechanical, and/or software tools to support testing of complex systems
Research and evaluate new engineering products and tooling to support project development
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the organization throughout all phases of project development
Maintain and build knowledge of design/analysis tools, test and measurement equipment, languages, and industry products relevant to the discipline
Required Skills/Experience Areas Include:
Proficiency in C/C++ ; familiarity with Python for scripting/automation
Coursework or project experience with VHDL and FPGA development tools (e.g., Xilinx Vivado/Vitis)
Basic understanding of schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Cadence Capture, Allegro PCB)
Familiarity with circuit simulation software ( PSpice, LTSpice , or similar)
Exposure to lab/test equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, function generator, network/impedance analyzers) through coursework or lab work
Ability to follow detailed instructions and standard operating procedures
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment under direct supervision
Preferred Skills/Experience Areas Include:
Academic or capstone/senior design projects demonstrating electromechanical or embedded systems design
Familiarity with MATLAB for data analysis or signal processing
Exposure to RF/microwave systems , antennas, or signal processing concepts
Involvement in relevant student organizations (e.g., IEEE, robotics club)
Academic honors (e.g., Dean's List, honor societies)
Any internship, co-op, lab assistant, or toolroom experience supporting engineering projects
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