Guidance and Control Engineer

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** POSITION SPECIFICS
** 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
** MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
** If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Intermediate Professional, this position requires:

Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science2+ years of relevant experience

Required

Certifications:

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

Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science No prior relevant work experience required

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 at .
** BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
** Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.###  All positions at ARL require candidates to possess the ability to obtain a government security clearance; you will be notified during the interview process if this position is subject to a government background investigation.  You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.  Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

** SALARY & BENEFITS
** The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $76,700.00 - $.
** THE PROPOSED SALARY RANGE MAY BE IMPACTED BY GEOGRAPHIC DIFFERENTIAL** - Information on Penn State's salary structure 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 .
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