Navigation Research and Development Engineer
About the role
We are searching for a Navigation Research and Development Engineer to join our Strategic Navigation team of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State and located in our Navigation Research and Development Division (NRDD) in Warminster, PA.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of engineers in the design of algorithms and novel techniques for navigation systems for the undersea environment
- Lead and perform navigation modeling and simulation (M&S) to support trade studies
- Analyze multi-sensor data to evaluate system performance
- Interact and collaborate regularly with a team of fellow engineers and scientists, program management, program sponsors, and stakeholders
- Prepare research papers and make presentations related to work performed
- Investigate and evaluate applicability of theories and practices to the development of navigation systems
- Document work through reports and presentations
- Routinely interact with program sponsors
- Pursue new business development activities
- Manage program resources
- Develop program plans
Requirements
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in R&D projects, including task delegation, progress tracking, and stakeholder management
- Extensive experience in using MATLAB (or other programming languages) for design, modeling, and simulation of complex systems
- Deep expertise in precision navigation systems, including, inertial navigation, geophysical, GPS, or other sensor fusion techniques
- Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) projects, including familiarity with defense acquisition process and standards
- Knowledge of signal processing, sensor integration, and real-time data analysis for navigation applications
- Ability to present complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with internal teams, external partners, and sponsors
- Excellent technical writing and presentation skills for documentation, proposals, and reports
Preferred skills/experience areas
- Navigation Theory
- State Space Estimation and Control Theory
- Stochastic Processes Theory
- Data Fusion Filter Design
- Geophysical and earth sciences
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering
Benefits
Your working location will be full-time on-site, located at the Navigation Research & Development Center (NRDC) in Warminster, PA. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process. This position will require travel to support project meetings.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science
- 14+ years of relevant experience
- None required
Pay
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $140,004.00 - $231,000.00.
Schedule
Your working location will be full-time on-site, located at the Navigation Research & Development Center (NRDC) in Warminster, PA.
Benefits
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 Benefits Page.
Contact Information
If you have questions related to flexible work, please direct them to the hiring manager during the interview process. This position will require travel to support project meetings.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.