Software Research and Development Engineer

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

We are searching for a Software Research and Development Engineer to join our Intelligent Sensor Technology Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intelligence Community (IC). 

The Intelligent Sensor Technology Department develops and evaluates: data models enabling efficient modeling and risk analysis; mathematical models and simulations to optimize processes and policies; new technologies to improve visibility, tracking, verification, and automation; and advance software algorithms for sensor systems.  We are seeking a self-motivated, analytic thinker to develop front and back-end software for decision making as applied to sensor data fusion, automated data management, and visual communication of information.  This position will work with other scientists and engineers to integrate components into prototype capabilities that can be demonstrated to research sponsors and transitioned for use by DoD. 

ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

You will:

• Contribute to the design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical engineering products, systems, and subsystems

• Investigate and evaluate practical applicability of scientific theories and engineering principles to develop and improve various engineering systems; identify technical approach for solving problems and meeting customer/grantor needs

• Apply standard practices and techniques in specific situations, correlate data, recognize discrepancies in results and follow operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes

• Conduct experiments/tests in the laboratory/field to test, prove, or modify theoretical propositions on basis of research findings and experiences of others researching in related technical areas; may include taking measurements and recording observations, collecting, compiling, and processing data; may include planning/designing experiments or tests and supervising the execution thereof

• Initiate or contribute data/analysis/design for use in technical reports, documents, proposals, papers, or oral/written presentations

• Interact in a collaborative manner with other team members, engineers, and scientists to accomplish organizational goals; provide innovative problem-solving approaches to enhance organizational capabilities

Minimal requirements include a Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Science discipline.

Required skills/experience areas include:

• Must be skilled in C/C++ and python languages

• Must be able to apply concepts from Mathematics and Statistics

• Must have previous success with collaborations in a diverse, multi-disciplinary, team-oriented culture

• Must have past success in providing ideas in written form for clear comprehension to an audience

Preferred skills/experience areas include:

• Experience in developing simulations

• Experience in mathematical modeling

• Experience working with embedded systems

• Experience programming sensor systems

• Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher

Your working location will be fully on-site or project-dependent hybrid on-site/work from home in State College, PA.  This position may require periodic travel to remote locations to meet with research sponsors or conduct field testing as part of a small team of researchers, engineers, and technologists.

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.

You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. 

ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC).  We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part of our workforce
 

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

**The proposed salary range may be impacted by geographic differential.**

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

$109,300.00 - $164,000.00

Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure. 

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

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