R&D Software Engineer — Defense & Embedded Systems

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 92,100 - 174,708; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University in State College, PA, is seeking a Software Research and Development Engineer to join the ARL CSS department. The role focuses on developing robust software for sponsored projects and internal ARL needs, using C/C++, C#, Java or Python.

You will work on teams, maintain version control with Jira and Git, document code, and support field testing including remote troubleshooting. Strong communication is essential and eligibility for DoD-related work may apply.

Qualifications

• Degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science.
• 2+ years of relevant software development experience.
• Proven programming skills in multiple languages (C/C++, C#, Java, Python).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team to develop applications that meet project needs.
• Maintain version tracking and code documentation.
• Support field testing, including remote or in-person troubleshooting.
• Rigorously test applications and write unit tests when required.

Skills

C/C++

C#

Java

Python

Version control

Creativity in problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Jira

Git

Job description

Penn State University in State College, PA, is seeking a Software Research and Development Engineer to join the ARL CSS department. The role focuses on developing robust software for sponsored projects and internal ARL needs, using C/C++, C#, Java or Python.

You will work on teams, maintain version control with Jira and Git, document code, and support field testing including remote troubleshooting. Strong communication is essential and eligibility for DoD-related work may apply.