Signal Processing Research and Development Engineer

Penn State University • University Park, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are searching for a motivated and talented Signal Processing Research and Development Engineers to join our Sensor Analysis and Data Modeling (SADM) Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy and the Department of Defense (DoD). SADM tackles multidisciplinary topics from signal processing to machine learning to software design with a focus on sonar systems. The goal of our group is to leverage all of the available acoustic physics to generate data products and tools that support our DoD customers and our national defense. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

You will: Lead the design, implementation, and validation of algorithms for use in analyses and data product generation Include evaluation of algorithm performance, data quality, and the feasibility of novel approaches Serve as a senior member within a diverse group of experts, including engineers, scientists, and DoD personnel to understand problems from many perspectives Support field testing to include remote or in person analysis and troubleshooting Support training to include remote or in person training sessions with DoD personnel Clearly communicate results to stakeholders, scientists, and/or software engineers both within the laboratory and external sponsors Provide technical guidance of mid and early career faculty and staff and work within Penn State and other research groups to build collaborative relationships Additional responsibilities for higher level position include: 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 Initiate or contribute to business development activities (i.e. white papers, proposals, etc.) May supervise the work of lower-level staff and undergraduate students

Requirements

• Prototyping computing languages for such as MATLAB or Python
• Implementing advanced phased array signal processing techniques with an emphasis on sensor trajectory estimation or synthetic aperture image reconstruction techniques
• Demonstrated ability to absorb a broad array of information from a diversity of fields
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication and presentation skills

Nice To Haves

• Undersea systems and sonar technology
• Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher. Candidate may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and validation of algorithms for use in analyses and data product generation
• Include evaluation of algorithm performance, data quality, and the feasibility of novel approaches
• Serve as a senior member within a diverse group of experts, including engineers, scientists, and DoD personnel to understand problems from many perspectives
• Support field testing to include remote or in person analysis and troubleshooting
• Support training to include remote or in person training sessions with DoD personnel
• Clearly communicate results to stakeholders, scientists, and/or software engineers both within the laboratory and external sponsors
• Provide technical guidance of mid and early career faculty and staff and work within Penn State and other research groups to build collaborative relationships
• 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
• Initiate or contribute to business development activities (i.e. white papers, proposals, etc.)
• May supervise the work of lower-level staff and undergraduate students

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