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Research Computing Software Engineer

Penn State University

Penn State University Park | Reston, VA, US$92k – $175konsite

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: • CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

• CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

• If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants .

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see  Notice to Out of State Applicants .

​     POSITION SPECIFICS ​ We are seeking a Research Computing Software Engineer to join the Visualization and Decision Support Division (VDS) of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State.  You will work within classified research and development and cloud computing (HPC) environments to develop and maintain software solutions to support the computational and data analysis needs of the research community; design, code, test, and optimize software systems that enhance research capabilities and streamline computational workflows.  The mission of VDS is to research, develop, and apply technical innovations that provide Decision Advantage to our sponsors through the use of data science, artificial intelligence, simulation, knowledge communication and virtual collaboration technologies. In this role, you will direct a team of engineers and researchers to fulfill this mission. 

The position will be located in either State College, PA or Reston, VA and is not eligible for remote work.

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

You will: • Develop, deploy, enhance, and maintain software applications and tools to support research computing needs • Implement efficient algorithms and data structures to handle large datasets and complex computations • Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code using modern programming languages • Integrate software solutions with existing research computing infrastructure, including cloud platforms • Collaborate with other engineers and researchers to ensure seamless integration and functionality of software tools within the research environment • Analyze and optimize the performance of software applications, ensuring they meet the high demands of computational research • Identify and address performance bottlenecks, memory usage issues, and other technical challenges • Provide technical support and troubleshooting for software issues, assisting researchers in overcoming obstacles • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for software tools, including user guides, technical specifications, and troubleshooting procedures • Stay up to date with advancements in software engineering and computational research technologies

Additional responsibilities of higher level positions include: • Propose and implement new features, improvements, and updates to enhance the functionality and usability of software tools • Lead or participate in software development projects, including planning, development, testing, and deployment phases • Manage project timelines, deliverables, and milestones to ensure successful and timely completion of software initiatives • May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Required skills and/or experience include: • Code analysis • Cross-team collaboration • Data Analysis • Presentation Skills • Programming • Software architecture • Software development • Software testing • Technology acumen • Trend analysis

Preferred skills/experience areas include: • Active or recently active TS/SCI clearance • A Master's degree in Geography is preferred

Your work location will be fully on-site located in State College, PA or Reston, VA.   MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS If filled as Scientific Computing Software Specialist (ARL) - Senior Professional, this position requires:
Bachelor's Degree
6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Required Certifications:
None

If filled as Scientific Computing Software Specialist (ARL) - Advanced Professional, this position requires:
Bachelor's Degree
3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Required Certifications:
None   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). 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu .

  BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.   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.   SALARY & BENEFITS The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $92,100.00 - $174,708.00.   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

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