JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
We are searching for an Engineering Support Specialist to join our Deployables and Undersea Connectivity (DUC) 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). The mission of the DUC Department is to develop and mature technical methods and devices to connect platforms in the undersea domain, as well as, bridge to above the sea-air boundary, support tethered and untethered communication techniques between stationary or moving undersea platforms, and employ these capabilities to solve the most challenging undersea communications problems.
Engineering Support Specialists apply practical engineering assignments that include prototypical and experimental support hardware lay-out and design, fabrication, assembly and test; facility maintenance and repair of capital and test equipment in support of various sponsored projects; meets with faculty and staff engineers to define the scope of task requirements and schedule constraints, communicates with engineers and project managers to provide progress reports, and facilitates the identification of resources needed to accomplish the task/project.
You will:
Perform assembly operations and fabrication of facility and test equipment
Provide input to and perform design and layout of standard facility and test equipment as directed
Inspect, test, and calibrate parts and equipment as directed
Evaluate the selection of materials, and components based on operational and performance specifications
Assess and identify system faults, and adjust and repair as directed
Assist senior technical/engineering staff in gathering, compiling, and archiving test data in the laboratory or in the field
May work as part of a test project support team, including selected task leadership roles, in the laboratory, or in the field
May develop and provide documentation for task procedures and process evaluation
Additional responsibilities for higher level position includes:
Demonstrated small team leadership including setting priorities, organizing work, and training and mentoring junior personnel
Demonstrated sponsor interaction, including briefing of concepts, testing methodologies, and/or results
Develop new techniques or approaches to solve complex problems
This position can be filled at multiple levels, depending on your education and experience. Minimally requires include a Associate’s degree and 4+ years related experience. Additional experience and/or education are required for higher level positions.
Required skills/experience areas include:
Highly capable in complex electro-mechanical component, sub-system and system assembly, disassembly, inspection, testing, design, and troubleshooting
Demonstrate the ability to interpret engineering drawings and adherence to detailed electro-mechanical assembly procedures
Very high attention to detail
Proficient writing skills to prepare test procedures and reports
Microsoft Office, with the ability and willingness to perform basic computer tasks or learn computer programs
Ability to attain and hold a Secret level DOD security clearance
Your working location will be fully on-site in State College, PA. This position will require periodic travel to remote locations in support of testing as part of a small team of researchers, engineers, and technologists.
ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.
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.
ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part of our workforce.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu..
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$56,200.00 - $89,600.00Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.
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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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