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Undersea Systems Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Penn State University · University Park, PA · 1 mo ago
Engineering$92k–$175k/yrFull-time

Position Specifics

We are searching for motivated and talented team members with science, technology, engineering, acoustics, or mathematics (STEM) based education and background to join the Undersea Systems Simulation (USS) Department of the Model-Based Engineering (MBE) Division in the Undersea Systems Office (USO) at Penn State’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL).

We support our national security and undersea warfare sponsors through the development and demonstration of science and technology with the expertise, tools, and processes to take concepts from the early developmental phase through transition to industry and the fleet.

Additional Responsibilities

Working with more complex scenarios
Performing more in-depth analyses
Managing more concurrent tasking

Required Skills/Experience Areas

  • A degree in an area of study related to Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Engineering Science, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Acoustics, or Computer Science
  • Ability to understand complex and/or ill-defined systems, develop action plans to resolve questions about those systems, and deliver concrete findings and guidance from studies to stakeholders and customers
  • Creativity in problem solving, including the ability to absorb a broad range of information
  • Inquisitive, proactive, and interested in learning new tools, techniques, and problem domains
  • Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication and presentation skills
  • Well-organized, independent, and ready to work
  • Comfortable working in an environment where problems are often not initially well-defined

Preferred Skills/Experience Areas

  • Modelling vehicle dynamics, signal processing, sound propagation, undersea acoustics, reverberation, sonar arrays, numerical analysis & methods, statistics, autonomy algorithms, and/or computational physics
  • Programming for engineering applications and scientific applications (FORTRAN, C, C++, Ada, Matlab, Python, and/or Simulink, etc.)
  • Willingness to concurrently work multiple projects (usually 2-3)
  • Ability to work closely with small cadre of highly trained professionals to meet challenging design and program objectives

Work Location

Your working location will be fully onsite, located in State College, PA.

Questions Related to Flexible Work

Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

Additional Information

This role may require periodic travel.

Minimum Education, Work Experience & Required Certifications

If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Simulation and Modeling (ARL) - Intermediate Professional, this position requires:

  • Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science
  • 2+ years of relevant experience
  • No required certifications

If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Simulation and Modeling (ARL) - Professional, this position requires:

  • Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science
  • No prior relevant work experience required
  • No required certifications

Salary & Benefits

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

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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EEO IS THE LAW

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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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