Hardware Research And Development Engineer

Applied Research Laboratory (ARL)

University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
Base: $86,300.00 - $164,000.00; bonus/equity: not ...
On-site
Automated testing and measurement
Hardware calibration
Hardware design and testing
The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State is seeking a mid-level Hardware Research and Development Engineer to join their Applied Signals & Systems Integration Department. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in hardware design, programming, and sensor development, with a focus on multidisciplinary topics like machine learning and algorithm design

Job Summary

  • Provide hands-on leadership of project teams and technical management of research and development tasks.
  • Design analog and digital electronic circuits and circuit boards as part of the entire sensor development process.
  • Collaborate with engineers across ARL to deliver complex sensor systems and assist in the development of new projects and proposals.

Matching Summary

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The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State is seeking a mid-level Hardware Research and Development Engineer to join their Applied Signals & Systems Integration Department. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in hardware design, programming, and sensor development, with a focus on multidisciplinary topics like machine learning and algorithm design.

Salary

Base: $86,300.00 - $164,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, substantial paid time off, 75% tuition discount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Automated testing and measurement
  • Hardware calibration
  • Hardware design and testing
  • Mixed signal design
  • Analog front-end design
  • Circuit modeling and simulation

Nice-to-have

  • Schematic entry and PCB layout
  • Solidworks proficiency
  • DC-DC converter design
  • AC motor drive design
  • Control algorithm design
  • LINUX and Windows OS
  • Embedded systems (FPGAs, microcontrollers)

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science
  • 5+ years of relevant experience (for Research and Development Engineer - Advanced Professional)
  • 2+ years of relevant experience (for Research and Development Engineer - Intermediate Professional)
  • Programming in MATLAB, LABVIEW, C/C++, or Python
  • Familiarization with circuit modeling and simulation methodologies

Work Rights

Not specified

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