Electrical Engineering Designer

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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
• Facilitate work intake, estimation, and execution; reporting to senior management as requested
• Participate in, and occasionally lead meetings and design reviews
• 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
• Past success in leading or supervising teams
• 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
• IPC CID and / or CID+ certification or general knowledge of IPC standards
• Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required

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; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted. Required certifications: none. If filled as Engineering Designer – Senior Professional, this position requires an associate degree and 6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.

Required certifications: none.

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; you will be notified during the interview process if this position is subject to a government background investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre‑employment drug screen.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $61,800.00 – $. 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 814‑865‑1473.