Systems Engineer

Careers at the Applied Research Laboratory at the Pennsylvania State University

PLM Systems Engineer

The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) 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. We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented Systems Engineer to join us at our State College, PA, location. You will play a pivotal role, focusing on translating business requirements into technical solutions and collaborating with our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Tools team for successful integration, testing, roll out, and training activities. The working environment for this role is available as fully on-site, but options for a hybrid schedule exist for the right person and dependent upon research requirements. We offer a great relocation package!

You will analyze/translate business process requirements into technical solutions; design, administer, configure, and maintain Siemens Teamcenter PLM environments; plan, design, and implement custom workflows, user roles, and access permissions; and assist with the integration of Teamcenter and MCAD/ECAD tools and other enterprise applications.

Requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Sciences, or Mechanical Engineering preferred) with a minimum of three years of relevant experience for the advanced level; at least six years of relevant experience for the senior level or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Windows Server, Red Hat Linux, and SELinux system administration
• Programming skills in multiple languages
• VMWare and virtual machine management
• Oracle databases and application servers (e.g., Apache Tomcat)
• Siemens Teamcenter or other similar PLM in a production environment
• Demonstrated ability to work through difficult problems, using proper steps to define and formulate ideas to reach a solution
• Past success collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, team-oriented culture
• Past success conveying technical details, including detailed processes

Added bonus for us includes:

• PLM systems implementation, particularly Siemens Teamcenter
• Enterprise software integration and support (COTS tools)
• Microsoft Office Product Suite – Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Project, Visio
• Prior supervisory and/or leadership experience
• 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

Happy Valley, aka State College, PA, is home to the Penn State Nittany Lions as a Big Ten college sporting event mecca and the Bryce Jordan Center, which has hosted some of the world’s best entertainers. We have miles of hiking trails, numerous lakes for water sports, and streams for world renowned fly fishing. If you want a quick getaway, we are within reach of the Finger Lakes of New York, Hershey's Chocolate Town, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and the Big Apple.Our local University Park airport can take you literally anywhere else! Whether you're in the mood for a family day at the lake, an educational day trip to the Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex, want to catch a Steelers or Eagles home game, or need a long weekend at Maryland's beaches, you can do it all from here!

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.

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All positions at ARL require candidates to possess the ability to obtain a government security clearance; you will be notified during the interview process if this position is subject to a government background investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

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