Software Engineer

The Pennsylvania State University • University Park, FL

14h • $109,300 - $191,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for motivated, talented, and experienced Software Engineers to join the Applications Software Department of the Undersea Systems Office (USO) at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. USO designs, develops, validates, and maintains a suite of large-scale undersea warfare models and simulations used by technology developers, analysts, the Navy, and its allies. We serve as a research center of excellence in undersea weapons, unmanned undersea vehicles, and advanced sonars. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

Requirements

• C++, MATLAB, and other high-level programming languages
• Object-oriented and functional design
• Software development tools such as testing, configuration management, and issue tracking
• Success in an office environment, where various forms of communication and organizational skills were crucial to be effective
• Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science
• 14+ years of relevant experience (if filled as Research and Development Engineer - Senior Professional)
• 5+ years of relevant experience (if filled as Research and Development Engineer - Advanced Professional)
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Ability to obtain a government security clearance

Nice To Haves

• Embedded real-time, multi-threaded software/firmware/hardware
• Guidance and control systems, Intelligent control, and Fuzzy logic
• Undersea acoustics
• Signal processing
• Active security clearance, at the Secret level or higher

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, integrate, and test software for performing autonomous vehicle guidance and control.
• Design algorithms for signal processing, detection, classification, tracking and decision-making, and software interfaces with hardware subsystems
• Collaborate within a team environment to integrate and test the software system
• Generate software documentation and presentations
• Provide leadership of a project team through the development of complex software systems including analysis of customer needs/requirements, software systems architecture and concept development, detailed design processes, and software development, systems integration and test planning and execution
• Create opportunities to enhance technical methodology or content through expansion of existing or development of new efforts; may extend technology into new application areas; contribute or lead in intellectual development activities
• Maintain awareness of software engineering tools and techniques, and assist in mentoring other engineers in the development of technical, project, and business development skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees