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The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a Software Integration Engineer to join the Joint Mission Integration and Experimentation Division at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL). The role involves ensuring the availability, stability, and health of critical program resources supporting operations, experimentation, development, and testing of advanced warfighter systems, while maintaining automated reporting and configuration management across multiple environments.

Highlights

Maintain and support Joint Fires Network (JFN) MLS operational architecture and CI/CD apparatus.
Develop automated reporting dashboards to monitor system health and status.
Provide software sustainment using configuration management controls and processes.
Automate verification, validation, and configuration management tasks.
Use system monitoring tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, and Splunk.
Experience with virtualization technologies including VMware, vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Linux KVM.
Utilize DevSecOps tools and practices including Jenkins, GitLab Runners, Kubernetes distributions, and cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate with application providers, prepare detailed reports, and communicate project status to leadership.
Requires U.S. citizenship, an active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility within 3 months, and IAT Level II certification.
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience required; salary range $86,300 - $129,500 with comprehensive benefits including a 75% tuition discount.

Software Integration Engineer Full Description

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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

POSITION SPECIFICS

We are searching for an experienced Software Integration Engineer to join the Joint Mission Integration and Experimentation Division at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. This position supports the Joint Fires Network (JFN), Distributed Experimentation Environment (DE2) and Vanguard Force DevOps Environment (VFDE). These OUSD R&E, DARPA and TRMC initiatives are designed to leverage Live, Virtual and Constructive (LVC) experimentation in developing advanced warfighter architectures and CONOPS and link sensors and weapons platforms in times of critical conflict around the globe.

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

You will:

Ensure the maximum availability, stability and health of required program resources below to support operations, experimentation, development and testing
JFN: MLS operational architecture including nodes, hub, network, software baseline and CI/CD apparatus (e.g. IL-5 up to IL-7 Cloud
Develop and maintain automated reporting mechanism using commercial or customer dashboards for reporting overall system health and status
Provide software sustainment leveraging software configuration management controls and processes
Establish and improve existing engineering processes and tools to provide system status by leveraging Platform/Applications/Data monitoring tools
Contribute to the design and development of automating the daily verification and validation of key functional capabilities
Support the automation of configuration management and the visibility into the status of CM across various environments
Implement and promote systems engineering principles to ensure program success
Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability of the system
Prepare detailed reports and presentations on findings and share insights with stakeholders
Stay updated with the latest trends, technologies, and advancements in automated testing, distributed databases, software defined networking, container orchestration, and DevSecOps
Identify, investigate and document system deficiencies to support Technical Operations

Required skills/experience areas include:

Experience in Computer Science, Networking and Information Technology, including Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, DevSecOps, and application lifecycle management
Automation tools and techniques, including configuration management and system validation
System monitoring tools (Grafana, Prometheus, Splunk.)
Virtualization: VMware, vSphere, and Microsoft Hyper-V, Linux KVM
DevSecOps practices such as continuous integration and development tools (e.g. Jenkins, GitLab Runners.)
Kubernetes distros (RKE2, EKS, K8s, etc.)
Cloud platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
Configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Terraform)
Knowledge of application integration testing and automated testing frameworks
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate with application providers
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with experience in reporting project status to leadership
Familiarity with modern IT frameworks and methodologies (e.g., Agile, ITIL)
U.S. Citizenship with an active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility within 3 months.
IAT Level II certification.

Your working location will be fully on-site, located in San Diego. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

This position will require periodic travel to remote locations in support of testing as part of a small team of researchers, engineers, and technologists.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONSBachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science2+ years of relevant

experienceRequired Certifications:None

ARL's purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

All positions at ARL require candidates to possess the ability to obtain a government security clearance; you will be notified during the interview process if this position is subject to a government background investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $86,300.00 - $129,500.00.**THE PROPOSED SALARY RANGE MAY BE IMPACTED BY GEOGRAPHIC DIFFERENTIAL**

Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

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Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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