R&D Software Engineer — Embedded & Research Focus

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 76,700 - 129,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans

75% tuition discount for employees and eligible family members

Job summary

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University seeks a motivated Software Engineer to join their Comprehensive Software Solutions Department. This role involves developing software solutions for sponsors and internal needs, requiring strong programming skills in languages such as C/C++, C#, Java, or Python.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science with at least 2 years of experience in software engineering. The position is fully on-site in State College, PA, and offers a competitive salary range of $76,700 to $129,500.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in software engineering.
• Eligibility for access to classified information at TS/SCI level is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop applications that fit project needs.
• Maintain version tracking and code documentation.
• Support field testing with troubleshooting of software systems.
• Test applications and write unit tests.

Skills

Proficiency in programming languages C/C++, C#, Java, or Python

Experience with version tracking tools such as Jira and Git

Creativity in problem‑solving

Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science

Degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science (preferred)

Job description

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University seeks a motivated Software Engineer to join their Comprehensive Software Solutions Department. This role involves developing software solutions for sponsors and internal needs, requiring strong programming skills in languages such as C/C++, C#, Java, or Python.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science with at least 2 years of experience in software engineering. The position is fully on-site in State College, PA, and offers a competitive salary range of $76,700 to $129,500.