SKILLBRIDGE.MIL DATALAST SYNC 2026-07-23
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Engineering Designer (Electrical) at the Applied Research Lab (ARL)

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Program summary

We are looking for an experienced Electrical (ECAD) Designer / Technologist to join us at our State College, PA, location. The Mechanical and Electrical Design (MEDD) team works in collaboration with the ARL Research Offices to create CAD based Mechanical and Electrical Designs, including drawing compliance and design configuration management support.

Roles & job description

• Facilitate electrical design support, such as creating schematics, printed wiring boards, circuit card assemblies, bills of materials, and other documentation• Potential to guide and mentor team members

Target military occupations

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Eligibility notes

Required skills/experience areas include:• Experience in ECAD software to develop schematics, printed wiring boards, circuit card assemblies, library parts, and bill of materials• Past success in leading or supervising teams• Working knowledge of printed wiring board construction, fabrication, and assembly• Past success with project deliverables and team trackingPreferred skills/experience areas include:• Altium ECAD software• Siemens Teamcenter PLM software• Microsoft Office Product Suite – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio• Significant knowledge of electrical systems such as power electronics, analog, digital, RF, and EMI• IPC CID and / or CID+ certification, or general knowledge of IPC standards • 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

Additional notes

If you are interested in being considered for this SkillBridge Internship opportunity at Penn State University, please complete this interest form for service members: https://forms.office.com/r/SMbv7jfM05

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Interview prep for this program
Ask them
  • ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
  • ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
  • ▸ "The listing says 1 - 30 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
  • ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
  • ▸ Confirm the eligibility notes above — ask exactly what they need from you and when.
Bring to the conversation
  • ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
  • ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
  • ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
  • ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway
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