Guidance and Control Engineer

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University’s Applied Research Laboratory seeks entry level Engineers to research, develop, analyze, implement, and test new capabilities for autonomous undersea systems. You will join design teams focused on guidance and control for current and future underwater platforms.

The role emphasizes algorithm design, software development, sensor data analysis, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design algorithms for vehicle guidance and control in an undersea environment, including signal processing, detection, classification, tracking, and autonomous decision-making
• Analyze multi-sensor data to evaluate system performance
• Design, implement, integrate, and test software to demonstrate guidance and control algorithms
• Collaborate and communicate with a team of peers
• Document work through reports and presentations
• Investigate and evaluate applicability of theories and practices to the development of guidance and control systems
• Lead specific tasks within the project scope

Skills

Vehicle autonomy

Object tracking and classification

Machine learning

Intelligent control and fuzzy logic

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (EE/ME/Aerospace/CS/CE/Applied Math/Physics/Data Science)

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Object-oriented software design

Job description

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Guidance and Control Technologies Division in the Undersea Systems Office (USO) of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) is seeking entry level Engineers to research, develop, analyze, implement, and test new capabilities for autonomous undersea systems.

You will be part of one or more design teams whose primary function is to develop guidance and control systems for current and future autonomous undersea systems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design algorithms for vehicle guidance and control in an undersea environment, including signal processing, detection, classification, tracking, and autonomous decision-making
• Analyze multi-sensor data to evaluate system performance
• Design, implement, integrate, and test software to demonstrate guidance and control algorithms
• Collaborate and communicate with a team of peers
• Document work through reports and presentations

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES (HIGHER-LEVEL POSITION)

• Investigate and evaluate applicability of theories and practices to the development of guidance and control systems
• Lead specific tasks within the project scope

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or Data Science
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills

PREFERRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• MATLAB, Python, C++
• Object-oriented software design
• Vehicle autonomy
• Object tracking and classification
• Machine learning
• Intelligent control and fuzzy logic

You working location will be full on-site located in State College, PA

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

If filled as R&D Engineer - Software (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 - Software (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 Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC).

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

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

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 Information (CUI), and Classified information. Personal electronic devices brought onsite must be registered and may be restricted from certain areas. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $92,100.00 - $174,708.00.

• comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• robust retirement plans
• substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children

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