Design Engineer
Penn State University, University Park, TX, United States
Job Description and Position Requirements
We are searching for a multi-disciplinary engineer to join our Transduction Device and Array Development 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, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC).
Utilizing a breadth of engineering skills, you will design, analyze, fabricate, and test underwater acoustic transduction systems. Your knowledge of mechanical, electrical, acoustic, and material science concepts will develop innovative sonar transducer and array designs.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
You will
Analyze, design, and test sonar transducers / arrays
Design and analyze mechanical packaging concepts
Analyze electrical circuits
Design fabrication tooling and test beds
Create and apply assembly procedures
Provide oversight, technical leadership, and supervision of staff conducting transducer fabrication and testing
Develop and present technical and project status reports
Perform project management (schedule and budget development)
Collaborate with team members; nurture and maintain relationships with customers and vendors
Note: The successful candidate is not required to already be experienced in the design of underwater acoustic transducers. A strong work ethic, desire to learn, and solid technical foundation will allow you to develop your transduction skills / experience via on the job training.
Additional responsibilities for higher level position include
Manage multiple or large projects
Make substantial contributions to determining feasibility of project goals
Create opportunities to expand transduction technology
Nurture and maintain relationships with major customers/grantors
Identify grant/project follow-on work and persuade customers/grantors to fund
Initiate new project concepts and seek funding
This position can be filled at the advanced professional or senior professional level, depending on your education and experience. Minimal requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering or Science discipline, Master’s Degree preferred; 5+ years related experience for the advanced professional level. Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher level positions.
Required skills/experience areas include
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant engineering or science field
Mechanical or electrical design
Technical problem solving fundamentals
Technical writing
Data analysis
MATLAB, Excel, PowerPoint, CAD
Preferred skills/experience areas include
Finite element analysis
Experimental test conduct
Acoustics
Dimensional tolerance stack-up analysis
Underwater acoustic transducer/array design and fabrication techniques
Project management
An active government security clearance
Location
Your working location will be filled as fully on-site, located in State College, PA.
Security and Background
You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
Salary
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is: $109,300.00 - $191,000.00.
EEO Statement
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.
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We are searching for a multi-disciplinary engineer to join our Transduction Device and Array Development 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, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC).
Utilizing a breadth of engineering skills, you will design, analyze, fabricate, and test underwater acoustic transduction systems. Your knowledge of mechanical, electrical, acoustic, and material science concepts will develop innovative sonar transducer and array designs.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
You will
Analyze, design, and test sonar transducers / arrays
Design and analyze mechanical packaging concepts
Analyze electrical circuits
Design fabrication tooling and test beds
Create and apply assembly procedures
Provide oversight, technical leadership, and supervision of staff conducting transducer fabrication and testing
Develop and present technical and project status reports
Perform project management (schedule and budget development)
Collaborate with team members; nurture and maintain relationships with customers and vendors
Note: The successful candidate is not required to already be experienced in the design of underwater acoustic transducers. A strong work ethic, desire to learn, and solid technical foundation will allow you to develop your transduction skills / experience via on the job training.
Additional responsibilities for higher level position include
Manage multiple or large projects
Make substantial contributions to determining feasibility of project goals
Create opportunities to expand transduction technology
Nurture and maintain relationships with major customers/grantors
Identify grant/project follow-on work and persuade customers/grantors to fund
Initiate new project concepts and seek funding
This position can be filled at the advanced professional or senior professional level, depending on your education and experience. Minimal requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering or Science discipline, Master’s Degree preferred; 5+ years related experience for the advanced professional level. Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher level positions.
Required skills/experience areas include
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant engineering or science field
Mechanical or electrical design
Technical problem solving fundamentals
Technical writing
Data analysis
MATLAB, Excel, PowerPoint, CAD
Preferred skills/experience areas include
Finite element analysis
Experimental test conduct
Acoustics
Dimensional tolerance stack-up analysis
Underwater acoustic transducer/array design and fabrication techniques
Project management
An active government security clearance
Location
Your working location will be filled as fully on-site, located in State College, PA.
Security and Background
You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
Salary
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is: $109,300.00 - $191,000.00.
EEO Statement
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.
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