Antenna Engineer

We are seeking a Research and Development Engineer to join our Antennas, Computational Electromagnetics, and Propagation team at the Applied Research Laboratory of Penn State. You will manage complex Antenna and Electromagnetic Analyses, Antenna Design and Construction, Sensor System Development, contribute to customers' strategic objectives, mentor staff, and develop relationships to seek funding from potential donors. The primary research focus is the development of RF sensor systems ELF to millimeter wave.

• Plan and direct research on multiple large antenna development projects involving developing novel antenna designs, evaluation of antenna designs using computational electromagnetics, antenna prototype development and testing, and antenna system design
• Coordinate research and development activities between disciplines involving antenna development, antenna electromagnetic analysis, prototype development, definition of scope and selection of problems for investigation and development of novel concepts and approaches
• Devise plans and lead work on extremely complex antenna designs and prototype development that impact the design success of current products or address broad design issues of future products or technologies
• Maintain liaison with likeminded research colleagues and units within and outside department, division, and office, with responsibility for acting independently on technical matters pertaining to all aspects of antenna design and development
• Propose and lead new antenna design initiatives
• Guide programs of national or international significance
• Identify future problems, research trends and opportunities
• Make substantial contributions to determining feasibility of goals/objectives
• Evaluate proposed or ongoing projects
• Direct and/or participate in major proposal preparation and presentation
• Present papers, lead symposia and chair committees; participate on advisory/policy boards, journals and societies; serve as peer reviewer of major technical programs; network nationally and internationally
• Participate and contribute to the strategic plan of the unit
• Supervise subordinate supervisors or team leaders
• Mentor assigned staff in the development of technical, project, and business development skills
• Document data/findings in technical reports, documents, or oral/written presentations
• Provide innovative problem‑solving approaches to enhance antenna design; use peer network to expand technical capabilities and identify new research opportunities
• Understand broad strategic objectives of antenna design, prototype development and contribute; nurture and maintain relationships with major sponsors of external research and develop grant funding
• Research and identify follow‑on research projects and/or initiate new project concepts; develop technical proposals; and make presentations to customers/grant sponsors for funding

Minimally requires a Bachelor's in an engineering or science discipline and 14 years of related experience. A Master's Degree or a Ph.D. is preferred.

• Antenna design, computational electromagnetics, and implementation of new and established techniques, and application of new methods to solve specific antenna research and development within a team
• Effective at presenting in front of large groups of senior level professionals; conveying information to drive action or decision
• Past successful experience developing technical proposals, writing whitepapers, etc.
• Matlab, Python, C++, and FORTRAN

• Current active security clearance
• Antenna design, analysis, prototype development

Your working location will be in State College, PA. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

You will be subject to a government security investigation. You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply. Employment with ARL will require successful completion of a pre‑employment drug screen.

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

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 .