Systems & Robotics Engineer

The Systems & Robotics Engineer role at Penn State's Applied Research Laboratory supports the Autonomy and Emerging Technology Department by developing and integrating autonomy architectures for unmanned systems in the Subsea and Seabed Warfare mission space. The position involves designing novel payloads, sensors, and navigation solutions while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to transition new technologies to Navy sponsors. This role requires working at the intersection of autonomy, underwater robotics, and prototype system integration to rapidly advance capabilities for defense applications.