GIS Software Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: We are searching for an experienced GIS Software Engineer to join the Image Science and Computer Vision Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University.
You will assist our research efforts to develop full stack solutions in a unique problem area that has applications in defense, law enforcement, security, disaster relief, human geography, disaster preparedness, and first response.
Our highly collaborative team is comprised of adaptable, curious, creative, lateral thinkers with both traditional and non-traditional backgrounds and multidisciplinary points-of-view.
We offer opportunities to grow, explore, and experience multiple roles and we encourage team members to pursue higher degrees and certifications in their field of study.
Location will be State College, PA with an opportunity for hybrid.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
You will: Create web-based applications to transform traditional GEOINT imagery and open source data into spatio-temporal information describing places, events, and activities.
Design data architectures to store and disseminate remote sensing data to geospatial algorithms and front-end applications.
Deploy and maintain web services and applications in commercial cloud environments using principles of continuous integration and deployment Collaborate with geospatial imagery analysts to understand and automate workflows and improve human processes to advance the discovery and modeling of associations, trends, patterns and system dynamics.
Collaborate with computer vision algorithm developers and data scientists to integrate machine learning algorithms into web-based front-ends.
Develop back-end server infrastructure to provide Platform-as-a-Service and Algorithm-as-a-Service capabilities Grow career and capabilities, plan and conduct applied research, provide technical guidance and oversight, contribute to large research efforts, report results, foster trusted relationships with sponsors, and advise on new and evolving technology and techniques.
Engage in research efforts ranging from proof-of-concept through integrated production This position can be filled as a Level 3 or Level 4, depending on your education and experience.
Minimally requires include a Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering or Science discipline, plus five years' related experience for a Level 3.
Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher level positions.
A Master’s Degree preferred.
Required skills/experience areas include: Experience in a field directly applicable or highly related to Computer Science, Engineering, or Geospatial Sciences.
Development of front-end web applications, back-end server architecture, and data management infrastructure.
Computer programming in one or more of the following: JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Python, C++, Java.
Experience with containerization (Docker), Scalable deployment (Kubernetes, OpenShift, OpenStack), geospatial databases (PostgreSQL, PostGIS), RESTful interfaces (WMS, WFS), and machine learning applications Preferred skills/experience areas include: Experience working within DoD/IC Analysis or Operational environments An active government security clearance Your working location can be a hybrid of on-site/work from home, located in State College, PA.
ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.
You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.
S.
citizen to apply.
Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC).
We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part of our workforce.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.
arl.
psu.
edu .
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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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.
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