Navigation Software Research and Development Engineer
Quick Summary
Lead the design, development, testing, implementation,
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Lead the design, development, testing, implementation, and documentation of software products for ARL contracts and within our laboratory
Nice to Have
~1 min read- Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, or related field
- Related software experience
- Algorithm design, numerical analysis, software optimization, software validation techniques, distributed computing, real-time systems, data science, database systems, and/or networking
- MATLAB, Python, distributed computing architectures, and middleware
- Current eligibility for access to classified information at the secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility if required.
Your working location will be fully on-site, located in Warminster, PA. This position may require travel to remote locations for field-testing; in a laboratory, or at-sea aboard a surface ship or a submarine.
ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Intel Community (IC), and other federal government customers.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our website at www.arl.psu.edu.
Notice regarding employment at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL): Employees must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance, participate in the ARL drug testing program, and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors. ARL operates in a secure information environment involving Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Classified information. Personal electronic devices brought onsite must be registered and may be restricted from certain areas. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.
What We Offer
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Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $116,496–$220,884 a year
- 150% above the $67,421 median for Other jobs on Jobera (144,323 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- 19 days ago
Listing Details
- First seen
- October 27, 2026
- Last seen
- November 15, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 18
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 31%
- Scored at
- November 15, 2026
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