Front End Software Engineer

The Algorithms, Prototyping, and Integration Department (API) of the Visualization and Decision Support Division in the Communications, Information, and Navigation Office (CINO) within the Applied Research Lab (ARL) at Penn State University (PSU) is looking for talented, experienced and highly motivated front end software developer to assist ARL in providing its customers with state of the art visualization and decision support. As a team member, you will collaborate with our data analytics and software teams to design and improve custom developed geo-spatially focused situational awareness displays as well as other user interface displays.

Located in Reston, VA or University Park, PA

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

Responsibilities include:

• Development, testing, and transitioning of Java and JavaScript based software applications to operationally critical environments
• Development of front-end web services including all aspects of server, client, and web components
• Development of unique algorithmic and implementation solutions to a wide array of sponsor requirements
• Working within an agile development environment with other developers, scrum master and product owners with scoping, developing and delivering quality software solutions
• Assume a technical leadership role and will interact with other staff and sponsors, spending a majority of time working in a classified environment
  
  

This job will be filled at the intermediate or advanced professional level, depending upon the successful candidate's education, and experience. Minimally requires a Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or Science related discipline and 5 years’ related experience for the advanced professional level. Additional experience and/or education are required for higher level jobs.

Additional duties of a advanced professional level include:

• Develop concepts and methods to use in the design of systems
  
  

Required skills and experience:

• Strong understanding and experience in client-side scripting and JavaScript libraries and frameworks such as React, NodeJS, webpack, and Redux
• Understanding and experience in web markup languages including HTML, CSS, and SCSS
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with an emphasis on being a team player
  
  

Preferred skills and experience:

• Understanding and experience in spatiotemporal web frameworks such as Google Maps, OpenLayers, or Cesium
• Experience with or knowledge of Agile Software Development methodologies
• Active TS/SCI Clearance
  
  

Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation. You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. This is a one year, fixed term renewable appointment.

This position will require successful completion of standard background checks.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

The pay range for this position, including all possible grades is:

$86,300.00 - $164,000.00

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