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POSITION SPECIFICS​

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join the Applied Communications team in the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. In this role, you'll implement and integrate advanced algorithms to support cutting-edge research applications addressing critical Department of Defense challenges.

ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes applications from transitioning military members.

You will:

• Develop software solutions for cutting-edge research in communications systems
• Design applications, libraries, interfaces, and device drivers for diverse system-level requirements
• Implement and test algorithms across multiple domains: underwater, terrestrial, aerial, and space-based platforms
• Create signal processing software for advanced communication systems
• Apply your technical expertise to solve complex national security challenges
• Expand your skills into new and adjacent technology areas

Additional responsibilities of higher-level position includes:

• Provide technical leadership on software engineering projects
• Mentor team members in technical skills, project management, and business development
• Present technical concepts and project updates to external stakeholders and collaborators

Required Skills/Experience areas include:

• Strong computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, networking, distributed systems, memory management, security, databases, and hardware integration
• Proficiency in C++ and C with strong object-oriented programming principles
• High-performance algorithm design
• Software architecture and infrastructure design expertise
• Advanced Linux environment proficiency
• Modern development tools: Git, GitLab, Atlassian suite (JIRA, Confluence, Bamboo, Artifactory, BitBucket, SonarQube)
• Containerization and orchestration experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Understanding of mobile app and front-end UI/UX development
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with structured approaches to solution development

Preferred Skills/Experience areas include:

• Master's degree in Computer Science