Software Engineer

We are searching for a motivated and talented Computer Science and Software Engineer to join our Applied Communications team at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. This software engineering position focuses on algorithm implementation and integration to support a variety of research processes and applications.

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

• Contribute to the development of cutting‑edge research.
• Design solutions for various system‑level needs such as applications, libraries, interfaces, and device drivers.
• Apply established procedures to solve current national security problems.
• Leverage your technical strengths to new and adjacent areas of interest.
• Test algorithms on a variety of platforms such as in water, on land, in the air, and in space.
• Design and develop software to support signal processing for communications.
• Lead Software Engineering projects (higher level positions).
• Mentor employees in the development of technical, project, and business development skills.

• Ability to express yourself and ideas successfully to others in order to provide understanding.
• Strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to research, troubleshoot, and logically determine solutions while paying attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work through a difficult problem, using proper steps to define and formulate ideas to reach a solution.
• Proficiency with High Performance Algorithm Design.
• Object‑oriented principles in C++ and
  
  C.
• Software system architecture and infrastructure skills.
• Proficiency working in a Linux environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of software development best practices using tools such as Git, Git Lab, Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, Bamboo, Artifactory, Bit Bucket, Sonar Qube).
• Proficiency with containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong computer science fundamentals: hardware integration, algorithms, data structures, networking, memory management, distributed systems, security, app modularization and databases.
• Experience working alongside a varied group of people.
• Understanding of Mobile App and Front‑End UI/UX development.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, or a related field.
• Knowledge and exposure to signal processing and algorithm development.
• A background in cellular and/or wireless communications.
• Familiarity with FPGA programming.
• Experience with database design, SQL, No
  
  SQL and/or Big Data database.
• Enjoy collaborating and learning with a team of fellow brilliant researchers.
• Possess an inquisitive mind and have a passion to develop the best software and hardware solutions in an action‑oriented, self‑motivated, and delivery‑focused manner.
• Familiarity with MATLAB, Python, Java.
• Understanding of Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment.
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements.
• Ability to manage parallel projects and priorities.
• Design experience developing ATAK or WinTAK plug‑ins.
• Knowledge of cyber compliance policies and implementation requirements.
• Offline storage, threading, and performance tuning.

Your working location will be fully on‑site, located in State College, PA. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process. This position will require periodic travel to remote locations in support of testing as part of a small team of researchers, engineers, and technologists.

• If filled as Research and Development Engineer – Advanced Professional:
  Bachelor’s Degree – Engineering or Science; 5+ years of relevant experience;
  Required
  
  Certifications:
  
  None.
• If filled as Research and Development Engineer – Intermediate Professional:
  Bachelor’s Degree – Engineering or Science; 2+ years of relevant experience;
  Required
  
  Certifications:
  
  None.
• If filled as Research and Development Engineer – Professional:
  Bachelor’s Degree – Engineering or Science;
  No prior relevant work experience required;
  Required
  
  Certifications:
  
  None.