Embedded Software Systems Developer

16 hours ago


State College, Pennsylvania, United States Penn State University Full time

Seeking a highly skilled Embedded Software Engineer to join our team at Penn State University's Applied Research Laboratory (ARL). ARL is dedicated to researching and developing innovative solutions for challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, Department of Defense, and Intelligence Community.

Your role will involve developing software and firmware for autonomous control of current and future undersea systems. You will be part of an end-to-end software systems development process from design through integration and field testing.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design, implement, integrate, and test software for autonomous vehicle guidance and control, including monitoring sensors, controlling actuators, and implementing algorithms for signal processing, detection, classification, tracking, decision-making, and interfacing with hardware subsystems
  • Collaborate within a team environment to integrate and test the software system
  • Generate software documentation and presentations
  • Occasional travel to support field testing and demonstrations
Additional Responsibilities for Higher-Level Positions:
  • Experience leading development activities within a project's scope
  • Experience with a diverse set of processors, protocols, and toolsets

This position may be filled at multiple levels depending on the successful candidate's education and experience. Minimally requires a Bachelor's degree in an engineering or science discipline. Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher-level jobs. A degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science is preferred.

Required Skills and Experience Areas:

  • Strong written, oral, and intrapersonal communication skills
  • Experience writing software for an embedded system

Preferred Skills and Experience Areas:

  • C, C++
  • Embedded protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet
  • Microcontroller programming
  • Git
  • Linux
  • Scripting languages such as Python or MATLAB
  • Agile Methods and Toolsets (e.g., Atlassian tools)
  • Unit testing frameworks
  • Vehicle Autonomy

We Offer:

A competitive salary range of $76,700.00 - $129,500.00, dependent on qualifications and experience. The working location will be fully on-site in State College, PA, with occasional travel to remote locations in support of testing. As a member of ARL at Penn State University, you will have access to cutting-edge research opportunities and a collaborative work environment.



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