Software Engineer
The Pennsylvania State University4 days ago
Reston, VA, USAEntry Level / Mid Level
Base Salary
$127k - $210k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop full-stack software, including low-level code, hardware-integrated systems, cloud solutions, data engineering, and front-end tools.
- Conduct data analysis across multiple modalities and formats, including exploratory analysis for hypothesis testing.
- Implement, test, and evaluate services, software, and competing models.
- Develop data analytics techniques and applications to transform raw data into meaningful information.
- Develop and apply algorithms and prototypes to analyze large structured and unstructured datasets.
- Visualize, interpret, and report data findings in dynamic reports.
- Collaborate across divisions and offices to support AI, information dominance, cyber warfare, and federal customer missions.
Requirements
- Python and Linux experience, including familiarity with Bash and shell scripts.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science; degrees in computer science, statistics, mathematics, or applied mathematics are identified as relevant fields.
- For the intermediate professional level, two or more years of relevant experience are required.
- Eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret or Top-Secret level or higher and potential eligibility for a government background investigation.
- U.S. citizenship is required, along with eligibility to obtain a government security clearance.
- Preferred qualifications include Rust, C/C++, cloud architectures, DoD software development experience, and AI/ML model development or evaluation.
- Successful completion of required background checks, participation in the ARL drug testing program, and compliance with electronic and physical monitoring requirements.
Benefits
- Full-time employees receive medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, holidays, vacation, and sick time.
- Employees and eligible spouses and children may receive a 75% tuition discount.
- The position is fully onsite in Reston, Virginia, with occasional travel to sponsor locations in the National Capital Region.
- The role is covered by ARL secure-environment requirements, including restrictions on personal electronic devices and work with classified information.
About The Pennsylvania State University
The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State is a University Affiliated Research Center that delivers contract research, prototyping, and systems engineering for U.S. national security and related sponsors. Its work spans undersea systems, communications, navigation, acoustics, fluid dynamics, and advanced materials and manufacturing. Founded in 1945 and based in State College, Pennsylvania, ARL operates within The Pennsylvania State University and is funded largely through federal contracts and grants.