Navigation Analysis Research and Development Engineer

Location: Warminster

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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. ​POSITION SPECIFICS​We are searching for a Navigation Analysis Research and Development Engineer to join our Navigation Research and Development Division (NRDD) of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State located in Warminster, PA.

NRDD is a division of ARL focused on advanced navigation technologies built around a unique laboratory specially designed to test incredibly sensitive navigation sensors.  We are seeking an individual for data analysis and potentially testing to support R&D, prototype development, and experimental evaluation of new navigation technologies for military platforms.

ARL is an authorized DoD Skill Bridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

You will:

Acquire detailed knowledge in navigation sensor and systems technology

Work with an interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers to bring new ideas to fruition

Perform data analysis on navigation sensors and systems

Analyze laboratory and field test data Develop skills in analysis to plan and conduct tests

Additional responsibilities for higher level position includes:

Write reports on analysis and test efforts

Generate tools and scripts to support data analysis

Interpret analysis results

Analyze deficiencies in observed performance

Write test documentation (plans, procedures, etc.)Development and verification of sensor and/or system models to support various Modeling & Simulation (M&S) efforts

Required skills/experience areas include:

Completed Math Courses:
Calculus I / II / III, Differential Equations, and Linear Algebra Basic knowledge of MATLAB or other programming languages

Excellent communication skills, including technical writing

Preferred skills/experience areas include:

Master’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or PhysicsMATLABData Analysis Sensors and/or systems testing

Your working location will be fully on-site, located at the Navigation Research & Development Center (NRDC) in Warminster, PA.  Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process. This position may require travel to remote locations for field-testing; in a laboratory, or at-sea aboard a surface ship or a submarine.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Signal Processing (ARL) - Intermediate Professional, this position requires:
Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science
2+ years of relevant experience
Required

Certifications:

None

If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Signal Processing (ARL) - Professional, this position requires:
Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science
No prior relevant work experience required
Required

Certifications:

NoneARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of…