R&D Software Engineer – Strategic Systems (On-site PA)

Penn State University; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 92,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State University’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) in State College, PA, is seeking analytical software engineers to join the Strategic Systems Operation Division. The role emphasizes software implementation, testing, and productization in support of national and international initiatives.

The position involves frequent travel to sponsor locations and collaboration with engineers, researchers, and sponsors. ARL is a DoD SkillBridge partner welcoming transitioning military members to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science (5+ years of relevant experience for R&D roles).
• Experience with Linux or Windows software development, testing, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of OO design, modular architectures, and version control.

Responsibilities

• Apply software to programs of national or international impact by identifying challenges, research trends, and opportunities.
• Ensure technical excellence and on-time completion of project tasks.
• Develop and deliver clear updates on program status to Fleet-level personnel at meetings.
• Interact and collaborate with engineering teams, sponsors, and stakeholders.
• Contribute as a key member of a multi-disciplinary engineering team.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

Rust

Linux

Windows

Git

CI/CD

Automated testing

Data structures

Algorithms

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - Engineering or Science

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Penn State University’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) in State College, PA, is seeking analytical software engineers to join the Strategic Systems Operation Division. The role emphasizes software implementation, testing, and productization in support of national and international initiatives.

The position involves frequent travel to sponsor locations and collaboration with engineers, researchers, and sponsors. ARL is a DoD SkillBridge partner welcoming transitioning military members to apply.