Research and Development Engineer

Penn State University • Benner Township, PA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Command, Control, and Communications Innovations Division of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State is looking for a motivated and talented engineer to join our team. This position will be working with senior technical staff to research, design, develop, integrate, and test advanced optical sensor algorithms in constrained processing architectures. This position will be fully on-site in State College.

Requirements

• Light curve analysis
• Object and illumination source modeling
• Analysis sensitivity and bounds
• Familiarity with complex environmental effects
• Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science
• 5+ years of relevant experience (if filled as Research and Development Engineer - Advanced Professional)
• 2+ years of relevant experience (if filled as Research and Development Engineer - Intermediate Professional)

Nice To Haves

• Advanced mathematical analysis
• Image data processing
• Extensive data dictionary manipulation and pruning
• Optical sensor hardware/software components
• Evaluate/develop remote sensing operational requirements
• MATLAB/Python modeling and simulation
• EO principles

Responsibilities

• Algorithm and/or software design
• Develop C/C++ or equivalent prototyping code to interface with developed hardware and associated interfaces (SPI, I2C, etc.)
• Integration of optical components as appropriate
• Evaluate/develop light curve analysis techniques
• Devise, plan, and lead work on extremely complex sensing problems that impact the design success of current products or address broad design issues of future products of technologies
• Propose and lead new research initiatives and guide programs of national significance
• As a recognized researcher, by faculty and adviser, present papers, lead discussions and promote design concepts

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