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$140,004.00 - $265,704.00/yr

Manufacturing Technology Engineer

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    • Apply strong knowledge of engineering science and practices to identify manufacturing technology issues, then develop manufacturing improvements to produce U.S. military systems
    • Execute research and development projects in manufacturing technology engineering
    • Plan and manage concurrent project tasks to achieve research contract goals
    • Collaborate with other engineers, scientists and technical staff including the Penn State ARL research team, faculty at Penn State, U.S military laboratories, U.S. military program offices and related industry teams to accomplish project and organizational goals
    • Prepare and present your work as briefings and reports to a variety of audiences

    Responsibilities

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    • →Lead new concept development and create measurable project plans for new projects with internal and external stakeholders that provide a return to the government stakeholders
    • →Develop and maintain a vision for electronics and electro-optics manufacturing technology efforts
    • →Maintain familiarity with leading edge electronics and electro-optics technology and manufacturing techniques then propose applications to military platforms and subsystems to lower cost, improve delivery times or accelerate/enhance capability
    • →Ability to manage and directly contribute to a manufacturing research project portfolio
    • →Assist in project/task execution analyzing alternatives and applying engineering and project/portfolio management techniques and procedures


    • 14+ years’ experience with electronics or electro-optics manufacturing technologies for components and systems
    • Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes technical and program management
    • Ability to clearly communicate, document, and present results

    Nice to Have

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    If filled as R&D Engineer - Systems (ARL) - Principal Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science 19+ years of relevant experience Required Certifications: None If filled as R&D Engineer - Systems (ARL) - Senior Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science 14+ 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 Intel Community (IC), and other federal government customers.


     

    Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

     

    Notice regarding employment at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL): Employees must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance, participate in the ARL drug testing program, and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors. ARL operates in a secure information environment involving Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Classified information. Personal electronic devices brought onsite must be registered and may be restricted from certain areas. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.

     

    What We Offer

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    The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $140,004.00 - $265,704.00.

     

    Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure

     

    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.

    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.

    Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

     

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    About this job

    Pay per year
    $140,004–$265,704 a year
    200% above the $67,600 median for Other jobs on Jobera (122,652 salaries).
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    United States
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    12 days ago
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    October 14, 2026
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    Manufacturing Technology Engineer$140,004.00 - $265,704.00