Software Engineer

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

We are searching for motivated mid-to-senior level Computer Science and Software Engineers to join our Communications and Signal Processing Division team of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. This is a software engineering position focusing on the ability to perform algorithm implementation and integration to support a variety of research processes and applications. This position demands rigorous characteristics from the applying individual; ARL fosters some of the greatest minds that the Department of Defense has to offer and provides opportunities for career growth.

The mission of ARL's Communications and Signal Processing Division of the Communications, Information, and Navigation Office (CINO) is to provide innovative solutions to challenging national problems in sea, land, air, space, and cyber domains through basic and applied research, rapid prototyping, as well as demonstration and fielding of technologies. CINO focuses on developing the most advanced technologies and on providing expert knowledge for our Navy, Army, and other U.S. government sponsors.

This position will be filled at the advanced or senior professional level, depending on your education and work experience. Minimally requires a Bachelors' degree in an engineering or science discipline and five years' related experience for the advanced professional level. Additional education and/or work experience is required for higher levels.

What you may do ...

• Contribute to the development of cutting edge research
• Design solutions for various system level needs such as applications, libraries, interfaces, and device drivers
• Apply theoretical procedures to solve current national security problems
• Lead Software Engineering projects
• Leverage your technical strengths to new and adjacent areas of interest
• Test algorithms on a variety of platforms such as in water, on land, in the air, and in space
• Design and develop software to support signal processing for communications
• Mentor employees in the development of technical, project, and business development skills

Skills required to be successful ...

• Software engineering in MATLAB, Python, and C++
• Proficient working in Linux environment
• Strong command of object oriented principles, data structure optimizations, security, App Modularization
• Strong system design and architecture skills
• Understanding of Atlassian tools such as: JIRA, Confluence, Bamboo, Artifactory, BitBucket, SonarQube
• Proficiency with containerization and orchestration using tools such as: Docker, Kubernetes
• Strong CS fundamentals in algorithms, data structures, networking, memory management, distributed systems, and databases
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
• Strong diagnostic skills and ability to research, troubleshoot, and logically determine solutions
• Action-oriented, self-motivated, and delivery-focused with the ability to manage parallel projects and priorities

Additional skills of interest ...

• Experience with other Object Oriented (OO) languages such as Java
• Experienced with offline storage
• Knowledge and exposure to signal processing and algorithm developed
• A background in cellular and/or wireless communications
• Familiarity with FPGA programming
• Experience with Database Design, SQL, NoSQL and/or BigData database
• Enjoy collaborating and learning with a team of fellow brilliant researchers
• Possess an inquisitive mind and have a passion to develop the best software and hardware solutions
• Mobile App and Front End UI/UX development experience
• Experience in Quality Assurance

While Work From Home (WFH) opportunities are available based on specific project requirements, most work is performed in our on-site laboratories in State College, PA, Reston VA, or Annapolis Junction, MD .

We are a world renowned research center ...

• We offer an environment where you have the ability to stretch yourself technically
• We provide a dynamic research environment where one can work on a variety of problems and tasks
• We have a generous benefits package supporting an excellent Work/Life balance
• We extend 75% off Penn State tuition for you and your family

Candidates may be subject to a government security investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the Applied Research Laboratory will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Penn State's Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) is a Department of Defense (DoD) designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC), which serves as a center of research excellence in a multitude of areas. ARL conducts basic and applied research, exploratory development, and advanced development in support of the U.S. government organizations; contributes to the educational objectives and research goals of Penn State; and promotes the transfer of advanced technology to the U.S. government.

ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part of our workforce.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.

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