R&D Engineer - Signal Processing

Penn State; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 122,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State's Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) seeks a Signal Processing Engineer to design and analyze signal processing algorithms for autonomous underwater vehicle guidance and control. You will implement and test software, collaborating with real-time teams, and document results for sponsors.

Required are a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel for sponsor and test events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or Data Science.
• Ability to travel to represent programs with sponsors and support test events.
• Experience in signal processing, guidance and control concepts is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze signal processing algorithms for autonomous underwater vehicle guidance and control.
• Support implementation, integration and testing of software to demonstrate signal processing performance.
• Collaborate with real-time software and hardware/test vehicle teams.
• Document work through reports and presentations to colleagues and sponsors.

Skills

Algorithm development

Object detection

Classification

Localization

Tracking

Data fusion

Autonomous decision-making

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM fields

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

**POSITION SPECIFICS**Your working location will be fully on-site located in State College, PA. We are searching for a highly motivated and experienced Signal Processing Engineers to join the Signal Processing Department within the Guidance and Control Technologies (GCT) Division at the Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University. The department’s mission is to develop the processing approaches to be used with a variety of sensor data associated with the guidance and control of underwater vehicles and platforms. Applications include, for example, detection, classification, localization and tracking for antisubmarine warfare, underwater acoustic communications, and the coordinated operations of multiple undersea underwater vehicles (UUVs). The Signal Processing Department serves as a hub for the development of processing algorithms and analyses of sensor data in support of these applications.ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.**You will:*** Design and analyze the performance of signal processing algorithms in support of autonomous underwater vehicle guidance and control.* Support the implementation, integration and testing of software to demonstrate the performance of signal processing approaches.* Collaborate with teams of real-time software and hardware/test vehicle colleagues.* Document work through reports and presentations to program colleagues and sponsors.* Plan and execute programs advancing signal processing techniques associated with autonomous capabilities for current and future applications.**Additional responsibilities for higher-level positions include:*** Investigate and evaluate applicability of theories and practices to the development of guidance and control systems.* Direct and/or participate in major proposal preparation and presentation.* Required Skills/Experience areas include:* Algorithm development and analysis spanning object detection, classification, localization and tracking, data fusion and/or autonomous decision-making.* Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills demonstrated through successful proposal writing, program reports and/or presentations.* Willingness and ability to travel to represent ongoing programs with sponsors and support test events.**Required Skills/Experience areas include:*** Technology development involving beamforming, filtering, detection, classification, localization, tracking and machine learning as applied to underwater and other applications.* Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills demonstrated through successful proposal writing, program reports and/or presentations.* Willingness and ability to travel to represent ongoing programs with sponsors and support test events.**Preferred Skills/Experience areas include:*** Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or Data Science.* Ability to advance signal processing and autonomy concepts from research to application through design, integration, and test phases.* Collaboration within multi-disciplinary teams for developing and implementing guidance and control functionality.* Software design using MATLAB, Python, and/or C++.* Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required. **MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS**If filled as R&D Engineer - Signal Processing (ARL) - Principal Professional, this position requires:Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science19+ years of relevant experienceRequired Certifications:NoneIf filled as R&D Engineer - Signal Processing (ARL) - Advanced Professional, this position requires:Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science5+ years of relevant experienceRequired Certifications:NoneIf filled as R&D Engineer - Signal Processing (ARL) - Senior Professional, this position requires:Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science14+ years of relevant experienceRequired 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 website 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 $121,704.00 - $265,704.00.