Electrical Engineering I - Remote

Application Instructions

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Remote Work

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

We are searching for an Electrical (ECAD) Engineering Designer to join our Mechanical and Electrical Design and Drafting (MEDD) team at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. 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). The MEDD Service Center works in collaboration with the ARL Research Offices to create CAD based Mechanical & Electrical Designs including drawing compliance and design Configuration Management support.

Assist engineering programs needing electrical (ECAD) design support through collaboration with R&D Engineers and Engineering Support Specialists

Create schematics, printed wiring boards, circuit card assemblies, bills of materials, and other documentation using accepted methods and techniques

Utilize ARL’s Project Lifecycle Management (PLM) software (Teamcenter) to properly archive and perform configuration management of all design documentation

Maintain all required compliance training related to business systems, safety, and security

Experience in ECAD software to develop schematics, printed wiring boards, circuit card assemblies, library parts, and bill of materials

Working knowledge of printed wiring board construction, fabrication, and assembly

Past success with project deliverables and team tracking

Altium ECAD software

Siemens Teamcenter PLM software

Microsoft Office Product Suite – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio

Significant knowledge of electrical systems such as power electronics, analog, digital, RF, and EMI

Your working location is required to be 100% on‑site, located in State College, Pennsylvania. Options may exist for a hybrid work from office and work from home scenario dependent upon research requirements. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

If filled as Engineering Designer – Principal Professional, this position requires an associate degree and 8+ years of relevant experience; If filled as Engineering Designer – Senior Professional, this position requires an associate degree and 6+ years of relevant experience; Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. All positions at ARL require candidates to possess the ability to obtain a government security clearance; S. citizen to apply. The salary structure and benefits information can be found on Penn State’s salary structure page. Penn State provides a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, a 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses and children.

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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