Navigation Software Research and Development Engineer

Penn State University • Warminster, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for a Navigation Software R&D Engineer to join our Tactical Navigation Department of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. As part the Navigation Research and Development Division (NRDD) located in Warminster, PA, your focus will be on advanced navigation technologies, built around a unique laboratory specially designed to test incredibly sensitive navigation sensors. The mission of NRDD is to provide expert knowledge in navigation systems for our Navy and other DoD sponsors. NRDD is seeking an individual for software design, development, test, and deployment to support research and development, prototype development, and experimental evaluation of new navigation technologies for military platforms. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply. You will: Contribute to the design, development, testing, implementation, and documentation of software products for ARL contracts and within our laboratory Act as a member of an interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers working together to bring new ideas to fruition Develop skills in software architecture, implementation, test, and deployment Develop skills in numerical analysis and algorithm design Acquire detailed knowledge in navigation sensor and systems technology Additional responsibilities for higher level position includes: Lead the design, development, testing, implementation, and documentation of software products for ARL contracts and within our laboratory

Requirements

• Completed CS Courses: Data Structures, Systems Software, Software Engineering, Object-Oriented Design, and Algorithms
• Completed Math Courses: Calculus I / II / III, Differential Equations, and Linear Algebra
• C and C++ programing languages
• Demonstrated software development
• POSIX operating systems
• Ability to express yourself and ideas successfully in order to provide clear comprehension, including technical writing
• Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Required Certifications: None
• Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science
• 2+ years of relevant experience
• Required Certifications: None
• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.
• Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Engineering Physics
• Related software experience
• Algorithm design, numerical analysis, software optimization, software validation techniques, distributed computing, real-time systems, data science, database systems, and/or networking
• MATLAB, Python, distributed computing architectures, and middleware

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development, testing, implementation, and documentation of software products for ARL contracts and within our laboratory
• Act as a member of an interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers working together to bring new ideas to fruition
• Develop skills in software architecture, implementation, test, and deployment
• Develop skills in numerical analysis and algorithm design
• Acquire detailed knowledge in navigation sensor and systems technology
• Lead the design, development, testing, implementation, and documentation of software products for ARL contracts and within our laboratory

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
• In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
• One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level