The mission of the Penn State Applied Research Laboratory is to develop innovative solutions to challenging national problems in support of Navy, Department of Defense, and Intelligence Community research needs
Job Summary
The mission of the Penn State Applied Research Laboratory is to develop innovative solutions to challenging national problems in support of Navy, Department of Defense, and Intelligence Community research needs.
You will perform physics-based modeling to predict imaging system performance using tools like NV-IPM and MODTRAN while leading system-level trade studies and test execution.
The position offers a competitive salary range of $109,300.00 to $191,000.00 along with robust benefits including medical coverage and a 75% tuition discount.
Matching Summary
The mission of the Penn State Applied Research Laboratory is to develop innovative solutions to challenging national problems in support of Navy, Department of Defense, and Intelligence Community research needs.
Salary
Base: $109,300.00 - $191,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, 75% tuition discount
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Direct EO/IR imaging system design experience
Infrared imaging system experience required
Physics-based modeling with NV-IPM and MODTRAN
System level trade study and requirement allocation
Visible and infrared imaging system characterization
Electro-optical assembly methods and tolerancing
Nice-to-have
Experience with manufacturing EO/IR systems
Radiometry analysis and link budget development
Real-time image processing and machine vision
Opto-mechanical design using SOLIDWORKS
Requirements management tools like DOORS or Jama
Statistical analysis for measurement uncertainty
Key Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science
14+ years relevant experience for Senior Professional role
5+ years relevant experience for Advanced Professional role