Summary
Penn State University is seeking highly motivated Computer Engineers to join their Access and Evaluation Department within the Applied Research Laboratory. The role focuses on developing software and approaches for full-stack development, conducting data analysis, and implementing data analytics techniques to transform raw data into meaningful information.
Responsibilities
- Develop software and approaches for full-stack development, including low-level code, working directly with hardware, developing cloud solutions, data engineering for information storage and retrieval, and development of front-end tools for use by data analysts
- Conduct data analysis, incorporating multiple data modalities and formats and exploratory data analysis for testing hypothesis
- Implement, test, and evaluate services to compare models competing to solve the same problem; support test and evaluation of software and models
- Develop and implement data analytics techniques and applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software
- Develop and apply algorithms and prototypes to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets that support analytics objectives
- Visualize, interpret, and report data findings in dynamic data reports
Skills
- Python
- Linux, including familiarity with bash and shell scripts
- Cloud architectures
- 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
- U.S. citizenship
- Additional computer programming languages such as Java, or C/C++
- Development of software within DoD development environment
- Development or evaluation of AI/ML models
- A degree in computer science, statistics, mathematics, or applied mathematics
- Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret or Top Secret level or higher
Qualifications
Must Haves
- Python
- Linux, including familiarity with bash and shell scripts
- Cloud architectures
- 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
- U.S. citizenship
Nice to Haves
- Additional computer programming languages such as Java, or C/C++
- Development of software within DoD development environment
- Development or evaluation of AI/ML models
- A degree in computer science, statistics, mathematics, or applied mathematics
- Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret or Top Secret level or higher
Benefits
- Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
- 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