Senior RF Propagation Engineer

4 weeks ago


Palo Alto, California, United States The Pennsylvania State University Full time

Job Summary:

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a highly skilled Senior RF Propagation Engineer to join our team at the Applied Research Laboratory. As a key member of our research team, you will be responsible for leading complex RF Propagation projects, contributing to customers' strategic objectives, mentoring staff, and developing relationships to seek funding from potential donors.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of RF propagation models, including environmental effects such as space weather and meteorology.
  • Lead teams using RF propagation models to analyze the effectiveness of engineering products, systems, and subsystems.
  • Develop novel techniques in RF propagation, including new mathematical derivations of both electromagnetic phenomena and relevant environmental factors.
  • Lead RF propagation experiments/tests in the laboratory/field to test, prove, or modify theoretical propositions based on research findings and experiences of others researching in related technical areas.
  • Document data/findings in technical reports, documents, or oral/written presentations.
  • Create opportunities to improve RF propagation modeling and analysis capability, either by extending existing capability, developing new methods, or diversifying into new applications.
  • Provide innovative problem-solving approaches to enhance RF propagation modeling and analysis capabilities.
  • Understand broad strategic objectives and applications of RF propagation modeling and analysis and contribute to them.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Science related discipline plus five years' related experience.
  • Master's degree or PHD in Mathematics or Electrical Engineering is preferred.
  • Experience in RF Propagation mathematical methods, implementation of new and established methods, and application of methods to solve specific problems.
  • Demonstrated ability to document research findings in whitepapers and technical reports.
  • Proven experience implementing scientific or technical solutions independently with guidance from mentors.
  • Effective at presenting in front of large groups of senior level professionals.

Preferred Skills:

  • Current active security clearance.
  • Ability to learn new programming languages and tools, mathematical techniques, and numerical implementations.

About the University:

The Pennsylvania State University 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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