Manufacturing Technology Engineer

Overview

The Electro-Optics & Electronics (EOE) Division of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University, located in Freeport, PA, is seeking a principal-level Manufacturing Technology Engineer to lead critical manufacturing technology efforts for DoD systems.

• Apply strong engineering science and practices to identify manufacturing technology issues and develop improvements for DOD systems.
• Execute research and development projects in manufacturing technology engineering.
• Plan and manage concurrent project tasks to achieve research contract goals.
• Collaborate with ARL research team, Penn State faculty, DoD laboratories, program offices, and industry partners.
• Prepare and present work as briefings and reports to various audiences.

• Lead new concept development and create measurable project plans with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain a vision for electronics and electro‑optics manufacturing technology efforts.
• Maintain familiarity with leading edge manufacturing techniques and propose applications to military platforms to lower cost, improve delivery times, or accelerate/enhance capability.
• Manage and directly contribute to a manufacturing research project portfolio.
• Assist in project/task execution analyzing alternatives and applying engineering and project/portfolio management techniques and procedures.

• B.S. in engineering science or related field.
• 14+ years experience with electronics or electro‑optics manufacturing technologies for components and systems.
• Clear communication, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes technical and program management.

• Development, production, and test of electro‑optic and electronic systems at the system/architecture level.
• DoD experience in electronics/electro‑optics manufacturing project/portfolio management practices in a research/project leadership role.
• Advanced technical degree relevant to electronic or electro‑optic systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 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.

Hybrid work: on‑site at Freeport, PA or work from home, depending on project needs. Periodic travel to remote locations may be required for testing.

U.S. citizen required. Ability to obtain Secret clearance or higher may be required. Successful completion of background checks in accordance with University policies and pre‑employment drug screen required.

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.