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Research, develop, and test guidance and control algorithms for autonomous undersea systems. This includes analyzing multi-sensor data and collaborating with design teams to implement software capabilities.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Computer Science with strong communication skills. Depending on the level, 0 to 2+ years of relevant experience is required, and U.S. citizenship is mandatory for security clearance.
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
The Guidance and Control Technologies Division in the Undersea Systems Office (USO) of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) is seeking entry level Engineers to research, develop, analyze, implement, and test new capabilities for autonomous undersea systems. You will be part of one or more design teams whose primary function is to develop guidance and control systems for current and future autonomous undersea systems.
You will:
Design algorithms for vehicle guidance and control in an undersea environment, including signal processing, detection, classification, tracking, and autonomous decision-making
Analyze multi-sensor data to evaluate system performance
Design, implement, integrate, and test software to demonstrate guidance and control algorithms
Collaborate and communicate with a team of peers
Document work through reports and presentations
Additional responsibilities for higher-level position include:
Investigate and evaluate applicability of theories and practices to the development of guidance and control systems
Lead specific tasks within the project scope
Required skills/experience include:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or Data Science
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
Preferred skills/experience include:
One of more of the following: MATLAB, Python, C++
Object-oriented software design
Vehicle autonomy
Object tracking and classification
Machine learning
Intelligent control and fuzzy logic
You working location will be full on-site located in State College, PA
ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.
Notice regarding employment at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL): Employees must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance, participate in the ARL drug testing program, and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors. ARL operates in a secure information environment involving Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Classified information. Personal electronic devices brought onsite must be registered and may be restricted from certain areas. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.
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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. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation. ARL-Penn State supports national security, economic competitiveness, and quality of life through Education; Scientific discovery; Technology demonstration; and Transition to application. As a designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC), ARL-Penn State conducts essential research, development, and systems engineering in support of our nations priorities free from conflict of interest or competition with commercial industry.
Offices: Applied Research Laboratory, Main Lab, Steam Drive, State College, Pennsylvania 16804, US · 559a Freeport Road, Freeport, Pennsylvania 16229, US · 1850 Centennial Park Dr, Reston, Virginia 20191, US · 995 Newtown Rd, Warminster, Pennsylvania 18974, US · 610 Dowell St, Keyport, Washington 98345, US
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