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POSITION SPECIFICS
Your working location will be located fully on-site located in State College, PA. This role requires periodic travel to remote locations.
We are seeking motivated and talented Signal Processing Research and Development Engineers to join the Sensor Analysis and Data Modeling (SADM) Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. SADM tackles multidisciplinary topics, from signal processing to machine learning to software design, with a focus on sonar systems. Our department's goal is to leverage acoustic physics and all available data to generate data products and tools that support our military sponsors and our national defense.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and encourages transitioning service members to apply.
You will:
Integrate subject matter expertise – Collaborate with a diverse group of engineers, scientists, and military 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 – Evaluate algorithm performance, data quality, and the feasibility of novel approaches
Support field testing – Provide remote or in-person analysis and troubleshooting
Deliver and transition results – Communicate findings clearly to stakeholders, scientists, and software engineers both within ARL and at external sponsors
Additional responsibilities for the higher-level position include:
Contributing to publications, white papers, technical memos, and study plans
Performing larger tasks independently or as part of a team, and leading small efforts
Required skills/experience include:
MATLAB, R, or Python
Creative problem-solving skills combined with basic data analysis and signal processing skills
Demonstrated ability to absorb a broad range of information from a variety of fields
Self-motivation and eagerness to learn new technical areas
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication and presentation skills
Preferred skills/experience include:
Geographic information system (GIS) tools such as ArcGIS, QGIS, or Google Earth, and familiarity with GIS-related mapping and data-visualization concepts
Version control and project-tracking tools such as Git and Jira
Undersea systems and sonar technology
Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
If filled as R&D Engineer - Signal Processing (ARL) - Intermediate Professional, this position requires:
Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science
2+ years of relevant experience
Required Certifications:
None
If filled as R&D Engineer - Signal Processing (ARL) - Professional, this position requires:
Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science
No prior relevant work experience required
Required Certifications:
None
ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Intel Community (IC), and other federal government customers.
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