On-Site Sonar DSP Engineer - R&D & Beamforming

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) in State College, PA, seeks Signal Processing R&D Engineers to develop and transition sonar and array processing algorithms. The role spans data analysis, algorithm development, and collaboration with military sponsors.

ARL is a DoD SkillBridge partner encouraging transitioning service members to apply. Responsibilities include designing beamforming and DOA estimation methods, performing analyses on sea and simulated data, and delivering

Qualifications

• Past success in sonar or phased array signal processing
• Strong foundation in statistical signal processing
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, or C++

Responsibilities

• Develop signal processing algorithms for active and passive sonar and array processing, including beamforming and DOA estimation
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and military personnel to define problems and refine approaches
• Research new techniques and evaluate algorithm performance using at-sea and simulated data
• Execute analyses to assess data quality and feasibility of new approaches
• Support field testing and data collection planning; provide in-person analysis and troubleshooting
• Deliver results and communicate findings to stakeholders and software engineers
• Contribute to technical memos, reports, and study plans
• Mentor junior engineers and review their work (higher-level role)
• Monitor task budgets and funding; contribute to proposals and publications

Skills

Sonar signal processing

Phased array processing

Statistical signal processing

MATLAB

Python

C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

PhD (preferred)

Tools

Git

Jira

Job description

Penn State University’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) in State College, PA, seeks Signal Processing R&D Engineers to develop and transition sonar and array processing algorithms. The role spans data analysis, algorithm development, and collaboration with military sponsors.

ARL is a DoD SkillBridge partner encouraging transitioning service members to apply. Responsibilities include designing beamforming and DOA estimation methods, performing analyses on sea and simulated data, and delivering