Navigation Research and Development Engineer

The Pennsylvania State University; Grandview; On-site; USD 76,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established research institution is looking for a Research and Development Engineer to join their Strategic Navigation team. This role involves designing advanced algorithms for navigation systems across ground, air, and sea environments. You will engage in modeling and simulation, analyze multi-sensor data, and collaborate with a team of experts to push the boundaries of navigation technology. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research and development efforts that support military and government initiatives. If you're passionate about innovation and technology, this is the perfect chance to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or science discipline is required.
• Experience in navigation systems and algorithm development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design algorithms for navigation systems in various environments.
• Perform navigation modeling and simulation to support studies.

Skills

MATLAB

Strong written communication

Oral communication skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

Navigation modeling and simulation software

Job description

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

We are seeking a 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. The 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. The mission of the NRDD 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 SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

You will:

• Design algorithms for navigation systems for ground, air, sea, and undersea environment
• 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
• Document work through reports and presentations

This job will be filled at multiple levels depending upon the successful candidate's education and experience. Minimally requires a Bachelor's degree in an engineering or science discipline. Additional experience and/or education are required for higher-level jobs. A degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering is preferred.

Additional responsibilities of higher level position in include:

• Investigate and evaluate applicability of theories and practices to the development of navigation systems
• Algorithmic development
• Independently lead specific tasks within project scope

Required skills/knowledge include:

• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience using MATLAB and other programming languages for design, modelling and simulation

Preferred skills/experience include:

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

ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.

You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.

**The proposed salary range may be impacted by geographic differential.**

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

$76,700.00 - $129,500.00

Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.

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