Software Engineer at Penn State University in University Park, PA

Summary: Penn State University is seeking a motivated and talented Computer Science and Software Engineer to join their Applied Communications team at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL). This role focuses on algorithm implementation and integration to support various research processes and applications, contributing to the development of innovative solutions for national security problems. Responsibilities: - Contribute to the development of cutting-edge research - Design solutions for various system level needs such as applications, libraries, interfaces, and device drivers - Apply established procedures to solve current national security problems - Leverage your technical strengths to new and adjacent areas of interest - Test algorithms on a variety of platforms such as in water, on land, in the air, and in space - Design and develop software to support signal processing for communications - Lead Software Engineering projects - Mentor employees in the development of technical, project, and business development skills Required Qualifications: - Ability to express yourself and ideas successfully to others in order to provide understanding - Strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to research, troubleshoot, and logically determine solutions while paying attention to detail - Demonstrated ability to work through a difficult problem, using proper steps to define and formulate ideas to reach a solution - Proficiency with High Performance Algorithm Design - Object-oriented principles in C++ and C - Software system architecture and infrastructure skills - Proficiency working in a Linux environment - Demonstrated understanding of software development best practices using tools such as: Git repos, GitLab and Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, Bamboo, Artifactory, BitBucket, SonarQube) - Proficiency with containerization and orchestration using tools such as Docker and Kubernetes - Strong computer science fundamentals in hardware integration, algorithms, data structures, networking, memory management, distributed systems, security, app modularization and databases - Experience working alongside a varied group of people - Understanding of Mobile App and Front-End UI/UX development - 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) - No prior relevant work experience required (if filled as Research and Development Engineer - Professional) - Ability to obtain a government security clearance - Must be a U.S. citizen to apply - Successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies - Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, or a related field - Knowledge and exposure to signal processing and algorithm development - A background in cellular and/or wireless communications - Familiarity with FPGA programming - Experience with Database Design, SQL, NoSQL and/or BigData database - Enjoy collaborating and learning with a team of fellow brilliant researchers - Possess an inquisitive mind and have a passion to develop the best software and hardware solutions in an action-oriented, self-motivated, and delivery-focused manner - Familiarity with MATLAB, Python, Java - Understanding of Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment - Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements - Ability to manage parallel projects and priorities - Design experience developing ATAK or WinTAK plug-ins - Knowledge of cyber compliance policies and implementation requirements - Offline storage, threading, and performance tuning Required Skills: High Performance Algorithm Design, C++, C, Linux environment, Software development best practices Important Skills: Containerization, orchestration, Computer science fundamentals, Database Design Nice-to-Have Skills: Signal processing, FPGA programming, MATLAB, Python, Java, Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment, Cyber compliance policies 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