Engineering Technologist, Electrical

• Collaborate with project leadership and senior engineering staff on the conceptual design of complex electromechanical systems and subsystems
• Support engineering staff and senior technologists in developing and defining requirements for engineering product designs
• Perform design, development, fabrication, installation, and testing of custom electrical, mechanical, and software subsystems
• Utilize computer-aided design (CAD/EDA) software to develop electrical, mechanical, and/or software products
• Prepare test plans, procedures, reports, and other formal documentation
• Conduct tests on electrical, mechanical, or software subsystems; document results and recommend modifications
• Assist in developing specialized electrical, mechanical, and/or software tools to support testing of complex systems
• Research and evaluate new engineering products and tooling to support project development
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the organization throughout all phases of project development
• Maintain and build knowledge of design/analysis tools, test and measurement equipment, languages, and industry products relevant to the discipline

• Proficiency in C/C++; familiarity with Python for scripting/automation
• Coursework or project experience with VHDL and FPGA development tools (e.g., Xilinx Vivado/Vitis)
• Basic understanding of schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Cadence Capture, Allegro PCB)
• Familiarity with circuit simulation software (PSpice, LTSpice, or similar)
• Exposure to lab/test equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, function generator, network/impedance analyzers) through coursework or lab work
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and standard operating procedures
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment under direct supervision

• Academic or capstone/senior design projects demonstrating electromechanical or embedded systems design
• Familiarity with MATLAB for data analysis or signal processing
• Exposure to RF/microwave systems, antennas, or signal processing concepts
• Involvement in relevant student organizations (e.g., IEEE, robotics club)
• Academic honors (e.g., Dean's List, honor societies)
• Any internship, co-op, lab assistant, or toolroom experience supporting engineering projects
  

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.

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