Software Engineer-Java GUI's

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University in State College, PA is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Applied Communications team. You will implement and integrate advanced algorithms for cutting-edge research addressing DoD challenges on-site at PSU.

Responsibilities include designing systems, developing software for diverse platforms, and testing signal processing algorithms while collaborating with researchers across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Strong CS fundamentals across data structures, algorithms, networking and databases.
• Proficiency in C++ and C with OO design principles.
• Experience designing software architecture and infrastructure.
• Familiar with Git, GitLab and Atlassian tools; Docker and Kubernetes exposure.
• Background in mobile app/front-end UI/UX development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop software solutions for cutting-edge research in communications systems.
• Design applications, libraries, interfaces, and device drivers for diverse system-level requirements.
• Implement and test algorithms across underwater, terrestrial, aerial, and space platforms.
• Create signal processing software for advanced communication systems.
• Apply technical expertise to solve national security challenges.
• Expand skills into new and adjacent technology areas.

Skills

Data structures

Algorithms

Networking

Distributed systems

Memory management

Security

Databases

Hardware integration

C/C++

High-performance algorithms

Software architecture

DevOps concepts

CI/CD

UI/UX basics

Mobile app development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Master's degree in CS or related field

Tools

Git

GitLab

JIRA

Confluence

Bamboo

Artifactory

Bitbucket

SonarQube

Docker

Kubernetes

Vim

CMake

GDB

AWS

Python

MATLAB

Java

React

FastAPI

ZeroMQ

Google Protocol Buffers

pytest

Tailwind

Job description

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our Applied Communications team of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. In this role, you'll implement and integrate advanced algorithms to support cutting-edge research applications addressing critical Department of Defense challenges.

ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes applications from transitioning military members.

You Will:

• Develop software solutions for cutting-edge research in communications systems
• Design applications, libraries, interfaces, and device drivers for diverse system-level requirements
• Implement and test algorithms across multiple domains: underwater, terrestrial, aerial, and space-based platforms
• Create signal processing software for advanced communication systems
• Apply your technical expertise to solve complex national security challenges
• Expand your skills into new and adjacent technology areas

Required Skills/Experience areas include:

• Strong computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, networking, distributed systems, memory management, security, databases, and hardware integration
• Proficiency in C++ and C with strong object-oriented programming principles
• High-performance algorithm design
• Software architecture and infrastructure design expertise
• Modern development tools: Git, GitLab, Atlassian suite (JIRA, Confluence, Bamboo, Artifactory, BitBucket, SonarQube)
• Containerization and orchestration experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Understanding of mobile app and front-end UI/UX development

Preferred :

• Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
• Managing multiple concurrent projects and priorities
• Signal processing and algorithm development
• Background in cellular and/or wireless communications
• FPGA programming
• Database expertise: SQL, NoSQL, and/or Big Data systems
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and/or Java
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Translating business requirements into technical specifications
• Cyber compliance policies and implementation requirements
• Offline storage, threading, and performance optimization
• Software libraries (Google Protocol Buffers, ZeroMQ, FastAPI, pytest, React, Tailwind)Software tools (AWS, Vim, CMake, GDB)

You work location will be fully On-site in State College, PA Questions about work flexibility should be discussed with the hiring manager during interviews. Periodic travel required for field testing with small research teams

MINIMUM EDUCATION/ WORK EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science and experience developing Graphical User Interfaces

ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Intel Community (IC), and other federal government customers.