Autonomous Undersea Systems R&D Engineer

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 122,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking an Autonomous Systems R&D Engineer to contribute to guidance and control for undersea systems at ARL in State College, PA. The role emphasizes algorithm design, data analysis, and software development for autonomous decision-making.

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering or science and have strong communication skills. The position is on-site with a competitive salary range and benefits; DoD clearance considerations may apply.

Qualifications

• Algorithm development for sensing, fusion, and autonomous decision-making.
• Strong written and verbal communication demonstrated in reports or proposals.
• Willingness to travel for sponsor events and program representation.

Responsibilities

• Design algorithms for guidance and control in undersea environments.
• Analyze multi-sensor data to evaluate system performance.
• Develop, integrate, and test software for guidance and control.
• Collaborate with peers and document work in reports and presentations.
• Plan programs advancing autonomous capabilities for current and future applications.

Skills

Algorithm development

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

Penn State University is seeking an Autonomous Systems R&D Engineer to contribute to guidance and control for undersea systems at ARL in State College, PA. The role emphasizes algorithm design, data analysis, and software development for autonomous decision-making.

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering or science and have strong communication skills. The position is on-site with a competitive salary range and benefits; DoD clearance considerations may apply.