Navigation Research and Development Engineer

Penn State University • University Park, PA

91d • $76,700 - $129,500

About The Position

We are seeking a Research and Development Engineer to join our Strategic Navigation team of The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State and located in our Navigation Research and Development Division (NRDD) in Warminster, PA. The NRDD is focused on developing the most advanced navigation technologies in the world, built around unique laboratories specially designed to test the most precise navigation sensors and systems. The mission of the NRDD is to conduct new navigation technology research and development, systems engineering, and provide expert knowledge for our Navy, Army, and other U.S. government sponsors. As part of our team, you will research, develop, analyze, implement, and test new capabilities for current and future high accuracy navigation systems.

Requirements

• Minimally requires a Bachelor's degree in an engineering or science discipline
• Experience using MATLAB and other programming languages for design, modelling and simulation
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Navigation Theory
• State Space Estimation and Control Theory
• Stochastic Processes Theory
• Data Fusion Filter Design
• Geophysical and earth sciences

Responsibilities

• Design algorithms for navigation systems for ground, air, sea, and undersea environment
• Perform navigation modeling and simulation (M&S) to support trade studies
• Analyze multi-sensor data to evaluate system performance
• Interact and collaborate regularly with a team of fellow engineers and scientists, program management, program sponsors and stakeholders
• Prepare research papers and make presentations related to work performed
• Document work through reports and presentations

Benefits

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion commitment
• Employment opportunities to all qualified applicants

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree