Lead Navigation R&D Engineer - Undersea Systems

The Pennsylvania State University; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Robust benefits package

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University’s Applied Research Laboratory in Warminster, PA, seeks a Navigation Research and Development Engineer to lead the strategic navigation team in developing high-accuracy navigation systems. The role involves modeling, simulation, data analysis, and collaboration with sponsors and program managers.

The position requires leading cross-functional teams, extensive MATLAB experience, and a strong background in precision navigation technologies, DoD projects, and

Qualifications

• Lead cross-functional R&D teams in navigation-related projects.
• Extensive MATLAB experience for design, modeling, and simulation.
• Deep expertise in inertial navigation, GPS, sensor fusion.
• DoD project experience and understanding of defense processes.
• Knowledge of signal processing and real-time data analysis.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster collaboration.
• Present complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers in algorithms and navigation system design for undersea environments.
• Perform navigation modeling and simulation to support trade studies.
• Analyze multi-sensor data to evaluate system performance.
• Interact with program sponsors and stakeholders regularly.
• Prepare research papers and presentations on work performed.
• Document results and defend methods in reports.

Skills

Team leadership

MATLAB

Precision navigation

DoD projects

Signal processing

Mentoring

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree – Engineering or Science

Master's degree (EE/ME/AE/CS/Physics/Math) preferred

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University’s Applied Research Laboratory in Warminster, PA, seeks a Navigation Research and Development Engineer to lead the strategic navigation team in developing high-accuracy navigation systems. The role involves modeling, simulation, data analysis, and collaboration with sponsors and program managers.

The position requires leading cross-functional teams, extensive MATLAB experience, and a strong background in precision navigation technologies, DoD projects, and