Signal Processing R&D Engineer—Sonar & Data Modeling

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) in State College, PA, seeks motivated Signal Processing Research and Development Engineers to join the Sensor Analysis and Data Modeling (SADM) Department. You will work on sonar-focused analyses, develop prototype algorithms, and deliver data products for DoD sponsors.

This on-site role requires a BS in engineering or science, knowledge of C++, MATLAB, Python, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of computing languages or frameworks for scientific/engineering analysis such as C++, MATLAB, R, or Python.
• Demonstrated ability to absorb a broad array of information from a diversity of fields.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Aggregate Subject Matter Expertise – Work with a diverse group of experts, including engineers, scientists, and DoD personnel to understand problems from many perspectives
• Develop prototype algorithms – Design, write, and validate algorithms for use in analyses and data product generation
• Execute analyses – to include evaluation of algorithm performance, data quality, and the feasibility of novel approaches
• Support field testing – to include remote or in person analysis and troubleshooting
• Deliver/Transition results – Clearly communicate results to stakeholders, scientists, and/or software engineers both within the laboratory and external sponsors
• Contributing to publications, white papers, technical memos, and/or study plans
• Performing larger tasks individually or as part of a group, and leading small tasks

Skills

C++ MATLAB R Python

Creativity in problem solving

Broad information absorption

Communication & presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science; 2+ years experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science; no prior experience

Tools

Google Earth

ArcGIS

GIT

JIRA

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) in State College, PA, seeks motivated Signal Processing Research and Development Engineers to join the Sensor Analysis and Data Modeling (SADM) Department. You will work on sonar-focused analyses, develop prototype algorithms, and deliver data products for DoD sponsors.

This on-site role requires a BS in engineering or science, knowledge of C++, MATLAB, Python, and strong communication skills.