RF and Signal Processing Engineer

We are seeking motivated and talented engineers to join our Command, Control, and Communications Innocations team in the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. This position will work with senior technical staff to research, design, develop, integrate, and test advanced wireless RF communications systems.

• Create algorithms and/or software design
• Develop C/C++ or equivalent code to interface with hardware and associated interfaces (SPI, I2C, etc.)
• Integrate Software‑Defined Radio (SDR) hardware/software components as appropriate
• Evaluate/develop communication security protocols

• Devise, plan, and lead work on extremely complex communications problems that impact design success of current products or address broad design issues of future technologies
• Propose and lead new communications initiatives and guide programs of national significance
• As a recognized communications leader by sponsors and the technical community, present papers, lead symposia and chair committees

• Computer Networking
• Communications protocols
• OSI stack, UDP/TCP/IP
• Familiarity with wireless specifications such as cellular (4G/5G)/WiFi (802.11)

• Software design
• Signal processing
• FPGA development
• Develop C/C++ or equivalent code to interface with hardware and associated interfaces (SPI, I2C, etc.)
• Integrate Software‑Defined Radio (SDR) hardware/software components
• Evaluate/develop communication security protocols
• MATLAB/LabVIEW modeling and simulation
• RF principles
• Embedded software/hardware
• Wireless/cyber security
• C‑Language programming

• Advanced Professional:
  Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science, 5+ years of relevant experience
• Intermediate Professional:
  Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science, 2+ years of relevant experience
• Professional:
  Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science, no prior relevant work experience required

State College, PA;
Annapolis Junction, MD;
Reston, VA.

Employment requires successful completion of a background check in accordance with University policies. All positions at ARL require candidates to possess the ability to obtain a government security clearance; applicants will be notified during the interview process if this position is subject to a government background investigation. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $76,700.00 – $. The proposed salary range may be impacted by geographic differential. Penn State provides a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; robust retirement plans; substantial paid time off; and a generous 75% tuition discount for employees, spouses, and children.

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.