Engineer - Vehicle Flight Control & Inertial Navigation Systems

Penn State University-posted 3 months ago

$86,300 - $191,000/Yr

Full-time • Entry Level

Hybrid • University Park, PA

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We are searching for a Dynamics and Controls Engineer to join our Vehicle Control and Dynamics 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 Intel Community (IC). ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

Develop and analyze flight control system requirements, including system design trade studies
Create, validate, and maintain 6DoF dynamic system models for undersea vehicles including Software-in-Loop simulations in Matlab/Simulink
Design, tune, and validate flight control algorithms and software
Design, analyze, and update Strapdown Inertial Navigation System algorithms including modeling and analysis of navigation sensors
Develop, debug, and test Matlab/Simulink-based software and data analysis tools, including the creation of unit, integration, and hardware-in-the-loop system tests for vehicle software and documentation of algorithms, specifications, software, and defects
Support lab and field test planning, execution, and data analysis
Proactively seek professional development opportunities
Proactively share knowledge with team members
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
Initiate or contribute data/analysis/design for use in technical reports, documents, proposals, papers, or oral/written presentations

Experience using Matlab, Simulink, C, or C++
Experience in network and serial communications
Experience in software configuration management systems (ex. GIT)

Active government security clearance
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
Excellent time management skills
Ability to present ideas, concepts, and instructions in a clear manner, both internally to peers and management and externally to sponsors and stakeholders
Ability to work equally well independently or as part of a team
Ability to conform to development standards and requirements for each project

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Robust retirement plans
Substantial paid time off including holidays, vacation, and sick time
Generous 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses and children

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