The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University · 6 hours ago
Research and Development Engineer
University Park, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$86K/yr - $164K/yr
2+ years expThe Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is seeking a motivated and talented engineer to join their Command, Control, and Communications Innovations Division. This role involves researching, designing, developing, integrating, and testing advanced optical sensor algorithms in constrained processing architectures.
Universities
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Algorithm and/or software design
Develop C/C++ or equivalent prototyping code to interface with developed hardware and associated interfaces (SPI, I2C, etc.)
Integration of optical components as appropriate
Evaluate/develop light curve analysis techniques
Devise, plan, and lead work on extremely complex sensing problems that impact the design success of current products or address broad design issues of future products of technologies
Propose and lead new research initiatives and guide programs of national significance
As a recognized researcher, by faculty and adviser, present papers, lead discussions and promote design concepts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science
5+ years of relevant experience (if filled as Research and Development Engineer - Advanced Professional)
2+ years of relevant experience (if filled as Research and Development Engineer - Intermediate Professional)
Light curve analysis
Object and illumination source modeling
Analysis sensitivity and bounds
Familiarity with complex environmental effects
Algorithm and/or software design
Develop C/C++ or equivalent prototyping code to interface with developed hardware and associated interfaces (SPI, I2C, etc.)
Integration of optical components as appropriate
Evaluate/develop light curve analysis techniques
Ability to obtain a government security clearance
U.S. citizenship
Preferred
Advanced mathematical analysis
Image data processing
Extensive data dictionary manipulation and pruning
Optical sensor hardware/software components
Evaluate/develop remote sensing operational requirements
MATLAB/Python modeling and simulation
EO principles
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Robust retirement plans
Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
Generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children
Company
The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University
The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
James Dromazos
CFO and Director of Business Services
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