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
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science
- 14+ years of relevant experience
Skills
- 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
- Salary range: $140,004.00 - $231,000.00
- 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
Pay
$140,004.00 - $231,000.00
Schedule
Full-time on-site, located at the Navigation Research & Development Center (NRDC) in Warminster, PA.
Questions
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.
Contact Information
To learn more about the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL), visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.
Background Checks/Clearances
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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.
Additional Information
For further information on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu. For more detailed information on Penn State's background checks, visit https://hr.psu.edu/background-checks. For more information on Penn State's policies, visit https://hr.psu.edu/policies.