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R&D Engineer: Software Engineer
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Penn State University ParkPosted Sep 10, 2026 · Yesterday$140k – $266k
Full-time$140k – $266kPrincipalOn-siteDefense
About this role
Join the Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State as an R&D Software Engineer. You will contribute to programs of national impact by developing, testing, and productizing software solutions. This role involves collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team and requires frequent travel.
What we are looking for
6- Develop, test, and productize software solutions
- Contribute to programs of national or international impact
- Collaborate with engineering teams, principal investigators, and stakeholders
- Identify emerging challenges, research trends, and future opportunities
- Requires frequent travel to sponsor and associate locations
- Proficiency in Python, C++, Java, or Rust
Skills mentioned
8PythonC++JavaRustDockerKubernetesLinuxCI/CD
Work authorization
No visa sponsorship is available.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Requires a Ts Sci security clearance.
