Electronics Manufacturing Engineer

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
We are seeking an Electronics Manufacturing Engineer to join the Manufacturing Technology Engineering Department team of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State and located in Freeport, PA. This position requires a thorough understanding of electronics manufacturing technologies and works closely with a multi-disciplinary team of technical and program stakeholders from industry and government to identify then address manufacturing problems of military customers using innovative solutions.
You will:

• Perform research and development tasks in electronics manufacturing
• Support the Electronics Manufacturing Center of Excellence leaders to develop/maintain a compelling vision for electronics manufacturing technology efforts;
• Execute and develop technical strategies expanding the use of electronics in defense platforms (ships and aircraft) and weapon system manufacturers; work with DoD program offices, laboratories and industry electronics manufacturers to identify their manufacturing problems and develop solutions that provide a return to the government
• Maintain familiarity with leading edge electronics technology and manufacturing techniques then develop ways of making it applicable to military platforms and subsystems to lower cost, improve delivery times or accelerate/enhance capability
• Assist in new concept development; analyzing alternatives independently and applying engineering techniques and procedures to assignments
• Author technical documents and reports, brief proposed/ongoing projects, and capabilities
• Document work in memoranda, sponsor briefs, conference proceedings, and journal articles; brief senior leadership/sponsors/industry
• Develop project plans for new projects, working with stakeholders both internal (scientists and engineers) and external
• Manage projects of small or moderate size and scope, making substantial contributions
• Travel, up to 30%, will be required/expected to support this position.

This position can be filled at multiple levels depending upon the successful candidate's education and experience. Minimally requires a Bachelors degree in an Engineering or Science discipline and five years related experience. Additional experience, education, and/or competencies are required for higher-level positions. A Master's degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred.
Higher-level responsibilities include:

• Provide technical leadership within the division for electronics manufacturing
• Develop long-term professional relationships across industry, the scientific community, and with sponsor/government leadership to ensure work is of high impact, consistent with sponsor program's position of trust and contributes to the strategic direction of the DoD manufacturing technology efforts across the services
• May chair sessions at technical conferences/meetings;
• Participate in external seminars, workshops, professional societies and committees
• Manage concurrent electro-optical or electronic projects with geographically distributed teams.

Required skills and experience includes:

• Electronics experience in leading technology development programs
• A thorough understanding of electronics manufacturing technologies with the ability to recognize areas of manufacturing need and evaluate potential solutions from technical and program perspectives
• Experience in one or more of the following:
  • Semiconductor device / integrated circuit manufacturing
  • Microelectronics and packaging
  • Printed circuit board / printed circuit board assembly manufacturing
  • RF / MMW electronics manufacturing
  • DoD electronic systems e.g. radar, electronic warfare, communications, vacuum electronics
  • Low-cost, high-throughput manufacturing and assembly techniques
  • Power electronics, power transfer and energy storage
  • Thermal management

• Experience identifying technology needs and creating a technology transition/implementation plan from laboratory development to prototype
• Ability to organize information for effective reporting and investment proposals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to engage diverse audiences
• Organizational and planning skills, with a demonstrated ability to effectively lead technical teams through high technical risk and complex problems
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse technical teams and perform independent work.
• Eligibility for Secret Clearance

Preferred skills and experience includes:

• Significant role in the development of electronics architectures, systems, protocols, devices, media, and integration - as used in military platforms
• Stage gate processes - concept / prototype / pilot / LRIP / full production / commoditization / end-of-life
• Familiarity with emerging electronic technologies such as nanoelectronics and heterogeneous integration
• Supply chain management- relationships with electronic suppliers and familiar with the vendor ecosystem
• Business development experience with government customers
• Practical experience with system engineering concepts and methods
• Manufacturing systems (LEAN / Six Sigma techniques)
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate in technical activities, as evidenced by co-authorship of technical papers, presentations, proposals, and white papers with authors from other organizations
• Project management and leadership (PMP) certification
• An active Secret security clearance with eligibility for TS/SCI

Work location is at the Electro-Optics & Electronics Division in Freeport, PA. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. You must submit a cover letter of interest and a resume to be considered for this position. Some travel will be required.
Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation. Employment with the Applied Research Laboratory will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University 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 better when we draw on diverse perspectives as part of our work.
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**The proposed salary range may be impacted by geographic differential.**
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$109,300.00 - $191,000.00
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