Autonomy & Undersea Robotics Engineer

Penn State University; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 106,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking experienced Systems & Robotics Engineers to join the ARL's Autonomy and Emerging Technology Department. The role focuses on autonomy, underwater robotics, and prototype integration to transition technologies to Navy sponsors, with on-site work in State College, PA and periodic travel to remote locations.

ARL highlights a DoD SkillBridge partnership and a path toward senior leadership, collaboration across multiple labs, and adherence to sponsor requirements,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science is required.
• 14+ years of relevant experience for Senior track or 5+ years for Advanced/Intermediate track.
• Active security clearance at the Secret level or higher.
• Experience with systems engineering of complex hardware/software.
• Knowledge of MBSE tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• You will develop and integrate autonomy architectures for unmanned vehicles and design undersea payloads and sensors.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support Navy-sponsored programs.
• Test and field prototype systems in realistic maritime environments.
• Ensure compliance with sponsor requirements, cybersecurity, and lab policies.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to program planning and technical directions.

Skills

Systems engineering

Analytical skills

Agile software development

Testing and evaluating systems

System architecture

Security clearance (Secret level+)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - Engineering or Science

Tools

Cameo

MagicDraw

Job description

Penn State University is seeking experienced Systems & Robotics Engineers to join the ARL's Autonomy and Emerging Technology Department. The role focuses on autonomy, underwater robotics, and prototype integration to transition technologies to Navy sponsors, with on-site work in State College, PA and periodic travel to remote locations.

ARL highlights a DoD SkillBridge partnership and a path toward senior leadership, collaboration across multiple labs, and adherence to sponsor requirements,