Autonomy/Software Engineer

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

We are searching for an Autonomy/Software Engineer to join our Autonomy and Emerging Technologies Department of the Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University.  ARL/Penn State’s purpose is to develop innovative solutions to challenging national problems in support of the Navy, DoD, and Intel communities engineering and technology needs. This position will apply modern software practices to support the creation of autonomy software systems for direct customer programs to advance technologies in the undersea systems domain. The department’s focus is on applying emergent technologies in the area of autonomous system development, evaluation, and testing of unmanned vehicles.

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

You will:

• Lead a small team of software engineers to develop and test prototype architecture implementations

• Contribute to the development of software and specifications focused on autonomous unmanned systems solutions

• Interact and collaborate regularly with program management, program sponsors, and stakeholders

• Keep current with relevant emerging technologies and trends by presenting at conferences and workshops relevant to department and project goals

• Be involved with software/systems development activities in support of major research programs

• Contribute to research in vehicle autonomy, machine learning, autonomous systems simulation/evaluation, undersea sensors, and vehicle systems

This position will be filled at the advanced professional level. Minimum requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering or Science discipline and 5+ years of relevant experience.

Required skills/experience areas include:

• Previous systems development as related to unmanned systems

• Expert-level proficiency in one or more higher-level languages - C/C++, Python, R, Java, or similar

• Familiarity with software CM practices - specifically with GitLab and/or Atlassian tools (JIRA, Bitbucket, Confluence)

Preferred skills/experience areas include:

• Previous work in a DoD (Department of Defense) environment

• Previous Navy systems development as related to unmanned systems

• Technical experience related to the development of software for autonomous or unmanned systems

• Design of software using containerization technologies (Open Container Initiative, Docker, K8s/K3s) and micro-service architectures

• Success in an office environment, where various forms of communication and organizational skills were crucial to be effective

• A Master’s Degree or PhD in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Science and Technology or related technical degree and research

• Active security clearance, at the Secret level or higher

Your working location will be fully on-site, located in State College, PA.

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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