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
Requirements
- Experience using Matlab, Simulink, C, or C++
- Experience in network and serial communications
- Experience in software configuration management systems (ex. GIT)
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science
- 14+ years of relevant experience for Research and Development Engineer - Aerospace (ARL) - Senior Professional
- 5+ years of relevant experience for Research and Development Engineer - Aerospace (ARL) - Advanced Professional
- 2+ years of relevant experience for Research and Development Engineer - Aerospace (ARL) - Intermediate Professional
Skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to present ideas, concepts, and instructions in a clear manner, both internally to peers and management and externally to sponsors and stakeholders
- Ability to work equally well independently or as part of a team
- Ability to conform to development standards and requirements for each project
Benefits
- Salary range: $105,900.00 - $231,000.00
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Robust retirement plans
- Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
- Generous 75% tuition discount for employees, spouses, and children
Pay
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $105,900.00 - $231,000.00.
Schedule
Your working location will be fully on-site, located in State College, PA.
Questions
Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.
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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