Navigation 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 Research and Development Engineer to join our Strategic Navigation team of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State and located in our Navigation Research and Development Division (NRDD) in Warminster, PA.

NRDD is focused on developing the most advanced navigation technologies in the world, built around unique laboratories specially designed to test the most precise navigation sensors and systems. Our mission is to conduct new navigation technology research and development, systems engineering, and provide expert knowledge for our Navy, Army, and other U.S. government sponsors.  As part of our team, you will research, develop, analyze, implement, and test new capabilities for current and future high accuracy navigation systems.

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

You will:
Lead a team of engineers in the design of algorithms and novel techniques for navigation systems for the undersea environment

Individually, and as a team, lead and perform navigation modeling and simulation (M&S) to support trade studies

Analyze multi-sensor data to evaluate system performance

Interact and collaborate regularly with a team of fellow engineers and scientists, program management, program sponsors, and stakeholders

Prepare research papers and make presentations related to work performed

Investigate and evaluate applicability of theories and practices to the development of navigation systems

Document work through reports and presentations

Regularly interact with program sponsors

Participate in strategic planning activities

Pursue new business development activities

Manage program resources

Develop program plans

Required skills/experience areas include:

Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in R&D projects, including task delegation, progress tracking, and stakeholder management

Extensive experience in using MATLAB (or other programming languages) for design, modeling, and simulation of complex systems

Deep expertise in precision navigation systems, including, inertial navigation, geophysical, GPS, or other sensor fusion techniques

Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) projects, including familiarity with defense acquisition process and standards

Knowledge of signal processing, sensor integration, and real-time data analysis for navigation applications

Experience in mentoring junior engineers and fostering a collaborative work environment

Ability to present complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with internal teams, external partners, and sponsors

Excellent technical writing and presentation skills for documentation, proposals, and reports

Preferred skills/experience areas include:

Navigation Theory State Space Estimation and Control Theory Stochastic Processes Theory Data Fusion Filter Design Geophysical and earth…