Flight Control and Dynamics Engineer

4 weeks ago

State College, United States Applied Research Laboratory at the Penn State University Full time

 

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Vehicle Control and Dynamics Department of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State is seeking a talented and experienced Flight Control and Dynamics Engineer to join our cross-functional team supporting the design, development, and validation of undersea vehicle flight controls from concept through fielded systems.  ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC).

ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

You Will:

  • Design and validate autopilots for undersea vehicles using classical and modern control theory

  • Model undersea vehicle dynamics and create 6DoF flight simulations

  • Design and validate inertial navigation system software for undersea vehicles

  • Debug and test software using unit, integration, and hardware-in-the-loop system tests

  • Support in-water test planning and data analysis

  • Support flight control system requirements definition and trade studies

  • Document algorithms, specifications, software, and defects

  • Estimate development efforts

  • Proactively seek improvements for algorithms, software, and processes

  • Share knowledge with team members

This job will be filled as a level 3 or 4, depending upon your education and experience.  Minimally requires a Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering or Science discipline; a Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is preferred.  A minimum of 5 years related experience is required for a level 3; additional experience and/or education are required for higher level positions.

Required skills/experience areas include:

  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written

  • Excellent interpersonal and time management skills

  • The ability to present ideas, concepts, and instructions in a clear, audience-appropriate manner

  • The ability to work equally well independently or as part of a team

Preferred skills/experience areas include:

  • Matlab

  • Simulink

  • Auto code-generation

  • Active government security clearance

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

This position will require periodic travel to remote locations in support of testing as part of a small team of researchers, engineers, and technologists

ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.

You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. 

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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