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Embedded Software Engineer

The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/23/2025
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
  • CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

  • CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

  • If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

We are searching for a motivated and talented Embedded Software Engineer to join our Embedded Software Department within the Guidance and Control Technologies Division at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. 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). You will develop software and firmware for the autonomous control of current and future undersea systems and will be involved in end-to-end software systems development from design through integration and field testing.

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

You will:

  • Design, implement, integrate, and test software for performing autonomous vehicle guidance and control. This software includes monitoring sensors, controlling actuators, controlling motors. It also may include 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 position includes:

  • Experience leading development activities within a project's scope

  • Experience with a diverse set of processors, protocols, and toolsets

This job may be filled at multiple levels, depending upon 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/experience areas include:

  • Strong written, oral, an intrapersonal communication skills

  • Experience writing software for an embedded system

Preferred skills/experience areas include:

  • 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 (ex: Atlassian tools)

  • Unit testing frameworks

  • Vehicle Autonomy

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 ofour workforce.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

$76,700.00 - $129,500.00

Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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