Signal Processing Research and Development Engineer

About the role

We are searching for motivated and talented Signal Processing Research and Development Engineers to join our Sensor Analysis and Data Modeling (SADM) Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State.

Responsibilities

• Aggregate Subject Matter Expertise – Work with a diverse group of experts, including engineers, scientists, and DoD personnel to understand problems from many perspectives
• Develop prototype algorithms – Design, write, and validate algorithms for use in analyses and data product generation
• Execute analyses – to include evaluation of algorithm performance, data quality, and the feasibility of novel approaches
• Support field testing – to include remote or in person analysis and troubleshooting
• Deliver/Transition results – Clearly communicate results to stakeholders, scientists, and/or software engineers both within the laboratory and external sponsors

Requirements

• Knowledge of computing languages or frameworks for scientific/engineering analysis such as C++, MATLAB, R, or Python
• Creativity in problem solving
• Demonstrated ability to absorb a broad array of information from a diversity of fields
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication and presentation skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science
• 2+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Skills/Experience Areas

• Experience with commercial GIS tools such as Google Earth or ArcGIS
• Familiarity with GIS related concepts in mapping and data visualization
• Knowledge of project and version control systems such as GIT and JIRA
• Experience with undersea systems and sonar technology

Benefits

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

Pay

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $92,100.00 - $174,708.00.

Schedule

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