Engineer - Vehicle Flight Control & Inertial Navigation Systems

About the role

We are searching for a Dynamics and Controls Engineer to join our Vehicle Control and Dynamics Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze flight control system requirements, including system design trade studies
• Create, validate, and maintain 6DoF dynamic system models for undersea vehicles including Software-in-Loop simulations in Matlab/Simulink
• Design, tune, and validate flight control algorithms and software
• Design, analyze, and update Strapdown Inertial Navigation System algorithms including modeling and analysis of navigation sensors
• Develop, debug, and test Matlab/Simulink-based software and data analysis tools, including the creation of unit, integration, and hardware-in-the-loop system tests for vehicle software and documentation of algorithms, specifications, software, and defects
• Support lab and field test planning, execution, and data analysis
• Proactively seek professional development opportunities
• Proactively share knowledge with team members

Required skills/experience areas

• Experience using Matlab, Simulink, C, or C++
• Experience in network and serial communications
• Experience in software configuration management systems (ex. GIT)

Preferred skills/experience areas

• Active government security clearance
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
• Excellent time management skills
• Able to present ideas, concepts, and instructions in a clear manner, both internally to peers and management and externally to sponsors and stakeholders
• Able to work equally well independently or as part of a team
• Able to conform to development standards and requirements for each project

Working location

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

Application Instructions

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.

Pay & Benefits

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $105,900.00 - $231,000.00. Salary Structure - 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.

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