Guidance and Control Engineer

Applied Research Laboratory at the Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 81,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University 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 autonomous undersea platforms.

Responsibilities include algorithm design, sensor data analysis, software development, and documentation. Bachelor's degrees in engineering or related fields are required; MATLAB, Python, and C++ are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• One or more of: MATLAB, Python, C++ and object‑oriented software design.

Responsibilities

• Design algorithms for guidance and control in undersea environments.
• Analyze multi-sensor data to evaluate system performance.
• Design, implement, integrate, and test software to demonstrate guidance and control algorithms.
• Collaborate with a team of peers and document work through reports and presentations.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Computer Science

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

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.

You will:

• 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 for higher-level position include:

• 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 include:

• 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 include:

• One of more of the following: 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 Research and Development Engineer - Intermediate Professional, this position requires:Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science2+ years of relevant experienceRequired Certifications:NoneIf filled as Research and Development Engineer - Professional, this position requires:Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or ScienceNo prior relevant work experience requiredRequired 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 $81,312.00 - $137,280.00.

Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

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