RF Microwave Research and Development Engineer

We are seeking a RF Microwave Research and Development Engineer to join our Spectrum and Signature Solutions team of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. This division is invested in the spectrum convergence mission space. Our mission is to “Understand, shape, and exploit the electromagnetic environment for the Warfighter’s advantage. Develop strategic & operational advantages for the warfighter, and defend national interests across the vehicle domain.

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

You will:

• Oversee sensitive research and development focused on applied electromagnetics as a Principal Investigator (PI)
• Provide technical knowledge within the laboratory, develop concepts, and oversee sensitive research and development focused on applied electromagnetics.
• Provide knowledge in RF/microwave engineering for ground, air and sea-based operations.
• Contribute to solutions for the automation/control of RF instrumentation.
• Conduct RF/microwave lab-based and in-the-field measurements and experimentation
• Facilitate measurements at outdoor test ranges, anechoic chamber, and EMC chambers
• Assess and validate state-of-the art RF systems and solutions from the Defense Industrial Base
• Assist with field-measurement setups and test plans
• Occasional travel per sponsor and program requirements

This position will be filled a multiple levels depending on education and experience. Minimally requires a Bachelors’ degree in an Engineering or Science Discipline plus 5 years related experience. Additional education and/or experience required for higher level positions.

Additional responsibilities of higher level positions may include:

• Develop program management plans from the technical perspective and develop technical documents that satisfy stakeholder’s requirements and expectations
• Lead engineers in day to day tasking to accomplish programmatic deliverables. Develop and present project/program status reports
• Provide technical leadership within the laboratory in RF Microwave research
• Facilitate relationships across the DoD and the IC with a focus on moving technologies from fundamental research to applied solutions
• Perform the role of Trusted Agent to the government to assess and validate state-of-the art RF systems and solutions from the Defense Industrial Base

Required knowledge/skills include:

• Possess an active DoD SECRET (or higher) clearance
• RF/microwave instrumentation to include: network analysis, spectrum analysis, antenna measurements, and RF materials characterization
• Experience in-the-lab and in-the-field troubleshooting of RF systems
• Familiarity radar systems and hardware
• Familiarity with MATLAB and/or Python for instrument control and data analysis
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Excellent report writing capability
• RF/microwave engineering for ground, air and sea-based operations
• Electromagnetic simulation tools such as: CST Microwave Studio or REMCOM XFdtd
• MATLAB and/or Python for instrument control and data analysis
• Established understanding and expertise art RF/microwave measurement instrumentation

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.

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

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is: $ - $

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