New

Manufacturing Technology Engineer

The Pennsylvania State University
paid time off, sick time, remote work

May 12, 2026
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: 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. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. POSITION SPECIFICS We are searching for a highly-motivated Manufacturing Technology Engineer to lead critical manufacturing technology efforts at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. Our mission is to transition new electro-optics technologies and applications to Navy-selected focus platforms. Since 1999, the Electro-Optics Center has proudly served as the Office of Naval Research's (ONR) Manufacturing Technology Center of Excellence for Electro-Optics. This roll will perform a wide range of applied research and development projects involving manufacturing technology applied to electronic and electro-optics systems. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply. Responsibilities include: Apply knowledge of engineering science and practices to identify manufacturing technology issues, then develop manufacturing improvements to produce DoD 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, DoD laboratories, DoD 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 Higher-level responsibilities include: 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 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 Required skills and experience includes: Bachelor's of Science in engineering science or related field 8+ years' experience with electronics or electro-optics manufacturing technologies for components and systems Ability to clearly communicate, document, and present results Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes technical and program management Preferred skills and experience includes: Past success developing, producing, and testing electro-optic and electronic systems at the system/architecture level Directly-relevant DoD experience in electronics/electro-optics manufacturing Demonstrated experience with project/portfolio management practices in a research/project leadership role An advanced technical degree relevant to electronic or electro-optic systems Ability to express ideas successfully to drive understanding Past success in writing white papers or reports Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required This will be a HR105 - Reduced Full-Time Equivalency position located fully on-site located in Freeport, PA.This position will be filled at 80% of full time. A hybrid work schedule may be possible.Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process. This role requires periodic travel (25%) to remote locations. MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Advanced Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science 5+ years of relevant experience Required Certifications: None If filled as Research and Development Engineer - 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, Department of Defense (DoD) and the Intel Community (IC). 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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. 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. 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