Neuromorphic Radar Systems R&D Engineer

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University in State College, PA is seeking engineers to develop signal processing algorithms for neuromorphic chips. You will design, implement, and validate techniques, collaborating with senior engineers, scientists, and military personnel to solve challenging radar and data analysis problems.

This on-site role requires periodic travel to remote locations and will involve documenting results, supporting proposals, and transitioning findings to

Qualifications

• Past success working within data analytics/manipulation.
• Solid foundation in statistical signal processing, including spectral analysis, filtering, and detection and estimation theory.
• Python or C++.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop signal processing algorithms – Design, implement, and validate algorithms to be deployed on neuromorphic chips
• Collaborate with subject matter experts – Work with senior engineers, scientists, and military personnel to define problems, refine approaches, and integrate expertise from many disciplines
• Research new approaches – Investigate and evaluate new techniques when solving difficult or novel signal processing problems
• Execute analyses – Evaluate algorithm performance, data quality, and the feasibility of novel approaches using radar and simulated data
• Understand how currently deployed systems are acting, to then develop capabilities to enhance the system’s capabilities
• Deliver and transition results – Communicate findings clearly to stakeholders, scientists, and software engineers both within ARL and at external sponsors
• Contribute to technical documentation – Help write technical memos, reports, white papers, and study plans
• Working independently on moderately complex assignments, reviewing progress, and evaluating results
• Leading defined tasks or technical areas within larger projects
• Developing new techniques and analysis approaches, and presenting results to sponsors
• Training and providing technical guidance to junior engineers, and reviewing their work
• Monitoring and tracking task budgets and funding
• Contributing technical content to proposals and publications

Skills

Data analytics

Statistical signal processing

Python

C++

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Git

Jira

Job description

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University in State College, PA is seeking engineers to develop signal processing algorithms for neuromorphic chips. You will design, implement, and validate techniques, collaborating with senior engineers, scientists, and military personnel to solve challenging radar and data analysis problems.

This on-site role requires periodic travel to remote locations and will involve documenting results, supporting proposals, and transitioning findings to