Computer Engineer

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If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants .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 seeking highly motivated Computer Engineers to join our Access and Evaluation (A&E) Department within the Multimodal Sensing and Systems (MSS) Division of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State.

As part of the MSS Division, you will support our mission by focusing on nascent technologies in the areas of electromagnetics, electromagnetic maneuver warfare, quantum sciences, and sensors through cross-division and cross-office collaborations.

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

You will:

Develop software and approaches for full-stack development, including low-level code, working directly with hardware, developing cloud solutions, data engineering for information storage and retrieval, and development of front-end tools for use by data analysts

Conduct data analysis, incorporating multiple data modalities and formats and exploratory data analysis for testing hypothesis

Implement, test, and evaluate services to compare models competing to solve the same problem; support test and evaluation of software and models

Develop and implement data analytics techniques and applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software

Develop and apply algorithms and prototypes to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets that support analytics objectives

Visualize, interpret, and report data findings in dynamic data reports

Required skills/experience areas include:

Python Linux, including familiarity with bash and shell scripts

Cloud architectures

Preferred skills/experience areas include:

Additional computer programing languages such as Java, or C/C++Development of software within DoD development environment

Development or evaluation of AI/ML models

A degree in computer science, statistics, mathematics, or applied mathematics

Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret or Top 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 onsite in State College, PA.MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS 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 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:

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 Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our website .psu.edu .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…