Software Engineer
About The Position
We are searching for a motivated and talented Computer Science and Software Engineer to join our Applied Communications team of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. This is a software engineering position focusing on the ability to perform algorithm implementation and integration to support a variety of research processes and applications. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply. You will: Contribute to the development of cutting-edge research Design solutions for various system level needs such as applications, libraries, interfaces, and device drivers Apply established procedures to solve current national security problems Leverage your technical strengths to new and adjacent areas of interest Test algorithms on a variety of platforms such as in water, on land, in the air, and in space Design and develop software to support signal processing for communications Additional responsibilities for higher level positions includes: Lead Software Engineering projects Mentor employees in the development of technical, project, and business development skills
Requirements
- Ability to express yourself and ideas successfully to others in order to provide understanding
- Strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to research, troubleshoot, and logically determine solutions while paying attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to work through a difficult problem, using proper steps to define and formulate ideas to reach a solution
- Proficiency with High Performance Algorithm Design
- Object-oriented principles in C++ and C
- Software system architecture and infrastructure skills
- Proficiency working in a Linux environment
- Demonstrated understanding of software development best practices using tools such as: Git repos, GitLab and Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, Bamboo, Artifactory, BitBucket, SonarQube)
- Proficiency with containerization and orchestration using tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Strong computer science fundamentals in hardware integration, algorithms, data structures, networking, memory management, distributed systems, security, app modularization and databases
- Experience working alongside a varied group of people
- Understanding of Mobile App and Front-End UI/UX development
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, or a related field
- Knowledge and exposure to signal processing and algorithm development
- A background in cellular and/or wireless communications
- Familiarity with FPGA programming
- Experience with Database Design, SQL, NoSQL and/or BigData database
- Enjoy collaborating and learning with a team of fellow brilliant researchers
- Possess an inquisitive mind and have a passion to develop the best software and hardware solutions in an action-oriented, self-motivated, and delivery-focused manner
- Familiarity with MATLAB, Python, Java
- Understanding of Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment
- Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
- Ability to manage parallel projects and priorities
- Design experience developing ATAK or WinTAK plug-ins
- Knowledge of cyber compliance policies and implementation requirements
- Offline storage, threading, and performance tuning
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development of cutting-edge research
- Design solutions for various system level needs such as applications, libraries, interfaces, and device drivers
- Apply established procedures to solve current national security problems
- Leverage your technical strengths to new and adjacent areas of interest
- Test algorithms on a variety of platforms such as in water, on land, in the air, and in space
- Design and develop software to support signal processing for communications
- Lead Software Engineering projects
- Mentor employees in the development of technical, project, and business development skills
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
