Guidance and Control Engineer

Position Specifics

The Guidance and Control Technologies Division in the Undersea Systems Office (USO) of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) is seeking entry level Engineers to research, develop, analyze, implement, and test new capabilities for autonomous undersea systems. You will be part of one or more design teams whose primary function is to develop guidance and control systems for current and future autonomous undersea systems.

Additional Responsibilities

For higher-level positions, additional responsibilities include:

• Investigate and evaluate applicability of theories and practices to the development of guidance and control systems
• Lead specific tasks within the project scope

Required Skills/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or Data Science
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred Skills/Experience

• One of more of the following: MATLAB, Python, C++
• Object-oriented software design
• Vehicle autonomy
• Object tracking and classification
• Machine learning
• Intelligent control and fuzzy logic

Working Location

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

Education, Work Experience & Required Certifications

• If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Intermediate Professional, this position requires:
• Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science
• 2+ years of relevant experience
• No prior relevant work experience required
• Required Certifications: None

• If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Professional, this position requires:
• Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science
• No prior relevant work experience required
• Required Certifications: None

Pay & Benefits

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $81,312.00 - $137,280.00. 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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