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R&D Engineer: Software Engineer
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Penn State University ParkPosted Sep 10, 2026 · Yesterday$92k – $201k
Full-time$92k – $201kMid LevelOn-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 interacting with sponsors and stakeholders.
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 sponsors
- Proficiency in Python, C++, Java, or Rust
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
- Ability to obtain a Secret or higher security clearance
Skills mentioned
8PythonC++JavaRustDockerKubernetesLinuxCI/CD
Work authorization
No visa sponsorship is available.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Requires a Ts Sci security clearance.