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CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:The Electrical Power and Control Systems (EPCS) Department within the Undersea Systems Office (USO) of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University is seeking motivated and talented Electrical Propulsion and Power Systems (EPPS) engineers to join our teams. You will take part with multidisciplinary engineering teams in the development of cutting edge electric and hybrid electric propulsion and power systems for undersea vehicles including design and control of energy storage systems, integration of electric motor and controllers, power management, and laboratory/field testing for Department of Defense and related applications.ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.You Will:Drive the full life cycle design and development process to identify competitive, efficient and elegant electric and hybrid electric propulsion systems and sub-systemsParticipate in system requirements identification, flow-down, and functional allocationExecute detailed design stages including early design and development processes (market surveys, analysis of alternatives, interface control documents, functional design documents, and test plans/reports) followed by design reviews, design acceptance and documentation packagesCapture approved hardware designs using state of the art CAD tools and then demonstrate the design satisfies the identified requirements and expectations during large scale system integration exercises and requirement verification stagesTest EPPS designs by applying advanced hardware-in-the-loop test methods to support integration with larger systems of systemsSupport laboratory and field testing of prototype EPPS to demonstrate final designThis position can be filled at multiple levels, depending upon your education and experience.Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or Science discipline. Additional experience and/or education and competencies may be required for higher levels.Required Skills:Knowledge and use of CAD tools for design concept, layout, and generation of procurement documentationDemonstrated ability to work within or lead a technical teamBe hands-on, exhibit a solid understanding of electronics concepts, and possess a proven ability to build, troubleshoot, and integrate hardware into larger, more complex systemsPrevious design experience in low and high voltage power conversion and battery systems including lithium-based battery chemistries is a plusPreferred Skills:LabVIEW and Matlab, (Simulink, Stateflow, and RT-LAB) for simulation and controlMechanical CAD tools including Siemens NX and SolidworksElectrical CAD tools including Altium Design SuiteExperience with design and operation of battery management systems (BMS) a plusExperience operating battery test equipment (Aerovironment, Arbin) a plusExperience with embedded C/C and VHDL/Verilog firmware languages a plusPrior high voltage training and working experience a plusWorking location will be fully on-site, located in State College, PA.This position will require periodic travel to remote locations in support of field testing as part of a small team of researchers, engineers, and technologists.RL 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 ofour workforce.FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.The pay range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$76,700.00 - $129,500.00Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.EEO IS THE LAWFederal Contractors Labor Law Poster
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