Autonomy and Data Fusion Engineer

POSITION SPECIFICS
As part of our Geospatial Image and Data Science Division, this highly collaborative team is comprised of adaptable, curious, creative, lateral thinkers with both traditional and non-traditional backgrounds and multidisciplinary points-of-view. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

Responsibilities

• Research and test novel collection methods and strategies using multiple networked assets, evaluate and optimize sensor deployment and autonomy in sea, ground, air and space environments
• Assist our research efforts to develop novel sensing and estimation strategies that facilitate data-driven decision support
• Utilizing state-of-the-art tools in machine perception, autonomy, and data fusion
• Develop data architectures and pipelines for test and evaluation, document findings and recommend system modifications
• Design data fusion and estimation frameworks using heterogenous sensor network configurations, while establishing uncertainty measures
• Collaborate with geospatial imagery analysts and/or UxV operators to understand and automate workflows and improve human processes to advance the discovery and modeling of associations, trends, patterns and system dynamics
• Collaborate with computer vision algorithm developers and data scientists to integrate machine learning algorithms, and incorporate physics-based and mathematical models where appropriate for validation and verification
• Engage in research efforts ranging from proof-of-concept through integrated production

Requirements

• Experience in a field directly applicable or highly related to Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or Geospatial Sciences
• Computer programming in one or more of the following: Python, C++, MATLAB, Java
• Experience with spatio-temporal data fusion, applicable database architectures and machine learning applications

Preferred Skills/Experience Areas

• Experience working within DoD/IC Analysis or Operational environments
• An active government security clearance
• A Master’s degree

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• No required certifications

Work Location

Your work location will be fully on-site located in State College, PA.

Application Instructions

Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday if you are a current Penn State employee or student. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

Benefits

• Salary range: $115,860.00 - $173,844.00
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• 75% tuition discount for employees, eligible spouses and children

Background Checks/Clearances

Employees must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance, participate in the ARL drug testing program, and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors.

Contact Information

For further information on ARL, visit our website at www.arl.psu.edu.

Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

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Background checks/clearances: Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Notice regarding employment at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL): Employees must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance, participate in the ARL drug testing program, and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors.

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