R&D Software Engineer — Travel‑Heavy, Hybrid Options

Applied Research Laboratory at the Penn State University; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University seeks analytical software engineers for the Strategic Systems Operation Division in the Information Advantage Office. The role focuses on software implementation, testing, and productization with on-site work in Reston, VA and occasional hybrid options.

Travel to sponsor locations and international sites may be required, with potential 2-week trips. Responsibilities include software design and maintenance across full life cycle, collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience for senior levels.
• Clearance eligibility or ability to obtain DoD clearance.

Responsibilities

• Apply expertise in software to programs with national/international impact, identify trends and opportunities.
• Ensure on-time delivery and technical excellence of tasks.
• Develop and deliver program status updates to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, sponsors, and researchers.
• Contribute as a multi-disciplinary engineering team member.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

Rust

Software design

Linux/Windows

Git

CI/CD

Automated testing

Docker

Kubernetes

Data structures

Algorithms

Networking basics

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Automated testing frameworks

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University seeks analytical software engineers for the Strategic Systems Operation Division in the Information Advantage Office. The role focuses on software implementation, testing, and productization with on-site work in Reston, VA and occasional hybrid options.

Travel to sponsor locations and international sites may be required, with potential 2-week trips. Responsibilities include software design and maintenance across full life cycle, collaboration