Software Integration Engineer

Penn State University; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 86,300 - 129,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Comprehensive medical coverage

Robust retirement plans

Job summary

A renowned educational institution in San Diego is seeking an experienced Software Integration Engineer. This full-time role involves supporting advanced military projects through ensuring operational stability, implementing automated reporting, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science and have at least 2 years of experience in relevant fields. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a tuition discount for employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Ensure stability and health of program resources.
• Develop automated reporting mechanisms.
• Support automation of configuration management.

Skills

Computer Science

Networking

Information Technology

Software Engineering

Systems Engineering

DevSecOps

Automation tools

Problem-solving skills

Communication abilities

Virtualization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

VMware

Jenkins

Kubernetes

AWS

Ansible

Job description

Software Integration Engineer page is loaded## Software Integration Engineerlocations: San Diego, CAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ\_0000075656# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please to complete the. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please to complete the Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete .### **Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see .**### **POSITION SPECIFICS**We are searching for an experienced Software Integration Engineer to join the Joint Mission Integration and Experimentation Division at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. This position supports the Joint Fires Network (JFN), Distributed Experimentation Environment (DE2) and Vanguard Force DevOps Environment (VFDE). These OUSD R&E, DARPA and TRMC initiatives are designed to leverage Live, Virtual and Constructive (LVC) experimentation in developing advanced warfighter architectures and CONOPS and link sensors and weapons platforms in times of critical conflict around the globe.ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.**You will:*** Ensure the maximum availability, stability and health of required program resources below to support operations, experimentation, development and testing* JFN: MLS operational architecture including nodes, hub, network, software baseline and CI/CD apparatus (e.g. IL-5 up to IL-7 Cloud* Develop and maintain automated reporting mechanism using commercial or customer dashboards for reporting overall system health and status* Provide software sustainment leveraging software configuration management controls and processes* Establish and improve existing engineering processes and tools to provide system status by leveraging Platform/Applications/Data monitoring tools* Contribute to the design and development of automating the daily verification and validation of key functional capabilities* Support the automation of configuration management and the visibility into the status of CM across various environments* Implement and promote systems engineering principles to ensure program success* Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability of the system* Prepare detailed reports and presentations on findings and share insights with stakeholders* Stay updated with the latest trends, technologies, and advancements in automated testing, distributed databases, software defined networking, container orchestration, and DevSecOps* Identify, investigate and document system deficiencies to support Technical Operations**Required skills/experience areas include:*** Experience in Computer Science, Networking and Information Technology, including Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, DevSecOps, and application lifecycle management* Automation tools and techniques, including configuration management and system validation* System monitoring tools (Grafana, Prometheus, Splunk.)* Virtualization: VMware, vSphere, and Microsoft Hyper-V, Linux KVM* DevSecOps practices such as continuous integration and development tools (e.g. Jenkins, GitLab Runners.)* Kubernetes distros (RKE2, EKS, K8s, etc.)* Cloud platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)* Configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Terraform)* Knowledge of application integration testing and automated testing frameworks* Ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate with application providers* Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills* Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with experience in reporting project status to leadership* Familiarity with modern IT frameworks and methodologies (e.g., Agile, ITIL)* U.S. Citizenship with an active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility within 3 months.* IAT Level II certification.Your working location will be fully on-site, located in San Diego. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.This position will require periodic travel to remote locations in support of testing as part of a small team of researchers, engineers, and technologists. **MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS**Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science2+ years of relevant experienceRequired Certifications:None### ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC).FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at . **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.### All positions at ARL require candidates to possess the ability to obtain a government security clearance; you will be notified during the interview process if this position is subject to a government background investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. **SALARY & BENEFITS**The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $86,300.00 - $129,500.00.\*\*THE PROPOSED SALARY RANGE MAY BE IMPACTED BY GEOGRAPHIC DIFFERENTIAL\*\* - Information on Penn State's salary structure Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our .**CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS**Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review .**EEO IS THE LAW**Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.