R&D Software Engineer - On-Site, Travel, Clearance Eligible

Penn State University; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State University’s Applied Research Laboratory in Reston seeks analytical software engineers to implement, test, and productize software for programs of national or international impact. The role requires frequent travel to sponsor locations and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams.

The position offers on-site work in Reston, VA with limited hybrid options, and ARL is a DoD SkillBridge partner welcoming transitioning military members to apply.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (Python, C++, Java, Rust).
• Design, implement, and maintain high-quality, scalable software across the full development lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of OOD, modular design, and version control.

Responsibilities

• Apply software to programs of national or international impact.
• Ensure on-time completion of all project tasks.
• Provide clear program status updates to stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, sponsors, and researchers.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

Rust

Linux

CI/CD

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

distributed systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Master’s or PhD in a related field

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Automated testing frameworks

Job description

Penn State University’s Applied Research Laboratory in Reston seeks analytical software engineers to implement, test, and productize software for programs of national or international impact. The role requires frequent travel to sponsor locations and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams.

The position offers on-site work in Reston, VA with limited hybrid options, and ARL is a DoD SkillBridge partner welcoming transitioning military members to apply.