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POSITION SPECIFICS
We are seeking an Embedded Hardware and Software Engineer to join the Embedded Systems team of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State.The embedded designs will span a many disciplines including sensing, acoustics, signal processing, power electronics, communications and networking.
You will:
Coordinate the development of embedded system hardware and software in the areas of sensing, robotics, and power electronics
Participate in the specification of system requirements, and hardware software architecture design
Design analog and digital electronic circuits and circuit boards
Assist in the development of new projects and proposals
Assist in the management of embedded system design and development tasks and projects
Required skills/experience areas include:
Embedded software design using C in both a RTOS and bare metal environment
Knowledge of TCP/IP networking principles and embedded stacks
Mixed Signal Design
Analog to digital converters, and analog front-end design
Preferred skills/experience areas include:
A Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
GCC/Eclipse based toolchains
Linux and embedded real-time operating systems
DSP algorithm implementations on deeply embedded platforms
FPGA development, including test and verification
Schematic entry and PCB Layout using Altium Designer
ECAD/MCAD co-design using Solidworks
ARM Cortex M 32-bit microcontrollers
High layer count design employing BGA components, stackups for high speed signals, and transmission lines
Common MCU IO such as SPI, I2S, USB, and Ethernet
Matlab, Labview, C, C++, and C#; design of DC-DC converters, AC motor drives, and control algorithms
Sensors such as MEMs accelerometers, piezoelectric sensing, MEMs microphones, etc.
Your working location can be hybrid on-site/work from home project dependent. Questions related to flexible work should be directe to the hiring manager during the interview process.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONSIf filled as Research and Development Engineer - Senior Professional, this position requires:
Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science
14+ years of relevant experience
Required Certifications:
None
If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Advanced Professional, this position requires:
Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science
5+ years of relevant experience
Required Certifications:
None
If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Intermediate Professional, this position requires:
Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science
2+ years of relevant experience
Required Certifications:
None
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).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCESEmployment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
All positions at ARL requirecandidates topossess 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.
SALARY & BENEFITSThe salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $86,300.00 - $191,000.00.THE PROPOSED SALARY RANGE MAY BE IMPACTED BY GEOGRAPHIC DIFFERENTIAL
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Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.
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