Research and Development Engineer - Signal Processing Engineer

Your working location will be located fully on-site located in State College, PA. This role requires periodic travel to remote locations. We are seeking motivated and talented Signal Processing Research and Development Engineers to join the Sensor Analysis and Data Modeling (SADM) Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. SADM tackles multidisciplinary topics, from signal processing to machine learning to software design, with a focus on sonar systems.

Our department's goal is to leverage acoustic physics and all available data to generate data products and tools that support our military sponsors and our national defense. ARL is an authorized DoD Skill Bridge partner and encourages transitioning service members to apply.

• Integrate subject matter expertise – Collaborate with a diverse group of engineers, scientists, and military personnel to understand problems from many perspectives
• Develop prototype algorithms – Design, write, and validate algorithms for use in analyses and data-product generation
• Execute analyses – Evaluate algorithm performance, data quality, and the feasibility of novel approaches
• Support field testing – Provide remote or in-person analysis and troubleshooting
• Deliver and transition results – Communicate findings clearly to stakeholders, scientists, and software engineers both within ARL and at external sponsors

• Contributing to publications, white papers, technical memos, and study plans
• Performing larger tasks independently or as part of a team, and leading small efforts

• MATLAB, R, or Python
• Creative problem-solving skills combined with basic data analysis and signal processing skills
• Demonstrated ability to absorb a broad range of information from a variety of fields
• Self-motivation and eagerness to learn new technical areas
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication and presentation skills

• Geographic information system (GIS) tools such as ArcGIS, QGIS, or Google Earth, and familiarity with GIS-related mapping and data-visualization concepts
• Version control and project-tracking tools such as Git and Jira
• Undersea systems and sonar technology
• Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required

If filled as R&D 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 R&D Engineer
- Signal Processing (ARL) - 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 Intel Community (IC), and other federal government customers.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our website .psu.edu.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Notice regarding employment at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL):
Employees must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance, participate in the ARL drug testing program, and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors. ARL operates in a secure information environment involving Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified…