Simulation Software Engineer

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** POSITION SPECIFICS
** We are searching for a Simulation Software Engineer to join our Simulation Software (SSW) Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. This motivated and talented individual will perform software development activities supporting undersea system simulations for a variety of Department of Defense (DoD) applications.

ARL is an authorized DoD Skill Bridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
** You will:
*** Analyze, design, implement, and maintain software associated with undersea systems modeling and simulation, including interfaces used to execute simulations by other applications
* Integrate and analyze vehicle software, including guidance and control, signal processing, and vehicle controllers into larger digital simulations
* Design, set up, and execute software tests for simulation verification and validation, including identification of appropriate metrics
* Document algorithms, code designs, and software tests in accordance with modern software development practices
* Perform Simulation Software Engineering tasks of a large scope or lead specific tasks within the project scope
* May mentor and/or train lower-level employees and students in the department
** Additional responsibilities for the higher-level position include:
*** Provide technical leadership within the division for projects/programs
* Make substantial contributions to determining feasibility of program goals
** Required skills/experience areas include:
*** Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or Science discipline plus five years’ relevant experience
* One or more ofC/C++, Python, Fortran, Ada, MATLAB, and Simulink
* Linux* Ability to engage in constructive debate, expressing ideas clearly and actively listening to diverse viewpoints in a small team environment to meet challenging design and program objectives
* Ability to clearly articulate technical information to program sponsors and management
** Preferred skills/experience areas include:
*** A Master's degree in Acoustics, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Science, Applied Mathematics, or Computer Science
* Version control software such as Git
* Developing software using modern practices in an Agile/SCRUM environment
* Success in an office environment, where various forms of communication and organizational skills were crucial to be effective
* Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required

Your working location will be fully on-site, located in State College, PA. This position may require periodic travel to remote locations in support of testing as part of a small team of researchers, engineers, and technologists.
** MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
** If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Senior Professional, this position requires:

Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science
14+ years of relevant experience

Required

Certifications:

None If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Advanced Professional, this position requires:

Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science5+ years of relevant experience

Required

Certifications:

None###  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 .psu.edu
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