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$ 109300 - 191000
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
We are searching for motivated midtosenior level Computer Science and Software Engineers to join our Communications and Signal Processing Division team of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. 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. This position demands rigorous characteristics from the applying individual; ARL fosters some of the greatest minds that the Department of Defense has to offer and provides opportunities for career growth.
The mission of ARLs Communications and Signal Processing Division of the Communications Information and Navigation Office (CINO) is to provide innovative solutions to challenging national problems in sea land air space and cyber domains through basic and applied research rapid prototyping as well as demonstration and fielding of technologies. CINO focuses on developing the most advanced technologies and on providing expert knowledge for our Navy Army and other U.S. government sponsors.
This position will be filled at the advanced or senior professional level depending on your education and work experience. Minimally requires a Bachelors degree in an engineering or science discipline and five years related experience for the advanced professional level. Additional education and/or work experience is required for higher levels.
What you may do
- Contribute to the development of cutting edge research
- Design solutions for various system level needs such as applications libraries interfaces and device drivers
- Apply theoretical procedures to solve current national security problems
- Lead Software Engineering projects
- 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
- Mentor employees in the development of technical project and business development skills
Skills required to be successful
- Software engineering in MATLAB Python and C
- Proficient working in Linux environment
- Strong command of object oriented principles data structure optimizations security App Modularization
- Strong system design and architecture skills
- Understanding of Atlassian tools such as: JIRA Confluence Bamboo Artifactory BitBucket SonarQube
- Proficiency with containerization and orchestration using tools such as: Docker Kubernetes
- Strong CS fundamentals in algorithms data structures networking memory management distributed systems and databases
- Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
- Strong diagnostic skills and ability to research troubleshoot and logically determine solutions
- Actionoriented selfmotivated and deliveryfocused with the ability to manage parallel projects and priorities
Additional skills of interest
- Experience with other Object Oriented (OO) languages such as Java
- Experienced with offline storage
- Knowledge and exposure to signal processing and algorithm developed
- 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
- Mobile App and Front End UI/UX development experience
- Experience in Quality Assurance
While Work From Home (WFH) opportunities are available based on specific project requirements most work is performed in our onsite laboratories in State College PA Reston VA or Annapolis Junction MD .
We are a world renowned research center
- We offer an environment where you have the ability to stretch yourself technically
- We provide a dynamic research environment where one can work on a variety of problems and tasks
- We have a generous benefits package supporting an excellent Work/Life balance
- We extend 75 off Penn State tuition for you and your family
Candidates may be subject to a government security investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the Applied Research Laboratory will require successful completion of a preemployment drug screen.
Penn States Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) is a Department of Defense (DoD) designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) which serves as a center of research excellence in a multitude of areas. ARL conducts basic and applied research exploratory development and advanced development in support of the U.S. government organizations; contributes to the educational objectives and research goals of Penn State; and promotes the transfer of advanced technology to the U.S. government.
ARL is committed to diversity equity and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part ofour workforce.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL visit our web site at www.arl.psu.
The pay range for this position including all possible grades is:
$109300.00 $191000.00Salary Structure additional information on Penn States job and salary structure.
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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 and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity affirmative action 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
