Research and Development Engineer

2 weeks ago


University Park, United States Penn State University Full time
Job Description

We are seeking highly motivated and talented individuals to join our team as Research and Development Engineers in the Systems and Emerging Capabilities Division of the Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support analysis, requirements development, systems architecture, and concept development
  • Conduct analysis of alternatives, system and requirements decomposition, detailed design processes, systems and process modeling, systems integration and test, verification planning and execution
  • Design, develop, and test undersea vehicles and systems in support of major DoD programs
  • Perform in-water testing of software on targeted underwater vehicle platforms
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in an Engineering or Science discipline
  • Strong engineering foundation with ability to apply to a variety of projects
  • Willingness to work on multiple projects concurrently
  • Ability to work closely with a team to meet challenging design and program objectives
  • Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication and presentation skills
Preferred Qualifications
  • MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW, and real-time software programming experience
  • CAD tools for schematic capture, layout, and generation of procurement documentation
  • Underwater vehicle development experience
  • Research and development experience in autonomy, autonomous systems systems engineering processes, or naval training
What We Offer

As a Research and Development Engineer at Penn State University, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, collaborate with a talented team, and contribute to the development of innovative solutions for national problems.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and believe that this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC).

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.



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