Embedded Systems Engineer - Warminster, United States - Penn State Univeristy

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

We are searching for a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to join our Communications, Information, and Navigation Office (CINO) at Applied Research Laboratory (ARL).

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).

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

You Will:

Define, code and debug image processing routines with an emphasis on motion recognition, optical flow techniques and image registration.
Analyze and evaluate electronic hardware including discrete (analog/digital), mixed signal circuits and embedded processors.
Provide innovative problem solving approaches to enhance organizational capabilities; use peer network to expand technical capabilities and identify new research opportunities

Create opportunities to enhance technical methodology or content through expansion of existing or development of new efforts; may extend technology into new application areas; contribute or lead in intellectual development activities.

This position can be filled at multiple levels, depending upon your education and experience. Typical requirements include

a Bachelor's Degree; Master's Degree preferred in an Engineering or a science based discipline, 14+ years related experience. Additional experience and/or education are required for higher level positions
Additional responsibilities for higher level position includes

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Knowledge of model based system design, requirements generation and creation of system level design documentation.
Liaison between individuals and units on projects with responsibility for acting independently on technical matters pertaining to own field
Coordinate research and development activities between disciplines involving exploration of subject area, definition of scope and selection of problems for investigation and development of novel concepts and approaches
Required skills/experience areas include:

Design and development of real-time embedded systems that perform advanced data fusion algorithms incorporating sensors such as camera and imaging sensors, inertial measurements units, radio ranging and LIDAR.

Embedded system design including electronic circuitry, FPGA logic and real-time processor coding.
Electrical design, real-time systems, Image Science and Remote Sensing.
Computer programming in one or more of the following:

Python, C/C++ and/or Matlab.
Estimation theory and applications including those that use techniques in Machine Learning
Applying Vision-Aided-Navigation algorithms and techniques
Leading and guiding/mentoring collaborative teams
Technical Lead or Principal Investigator on DoD research programs
Preferred skills/experience areas include:

Active government security clearance
Proficient in Matlab/Simulink with auto-coding
Proficient in Guidance Navigation and Control and applications
Graduate level understanding of Control Theory and applications
Relevant experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop testing
Ability to express yourself and ideas successfully to others in order to provide understanding
Past experience working alongside a diverse group of people from a variety of cultures and backgrounds or previous success with collaborations in a multi-disciplinary, team-oriented, culture
Your working location will be hybrid work from home/on-site. The on-site work location for this position will be located in Warminster, 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

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

$123, $219,600.00

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