Senior RF Research Engineer

3 weeks ago

State College, Pennsylvania, United States Penn State University Full time
Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Research and Development Engineer to manage complex RF Propagation projects, contribute to customers' strategic objectives, mentor staff, and develop relationships to seek funding from potential donors.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage multiple and/or large RF Propagation and analysis projects
  • Lead with the design, development, and implementation of RF propagation models including environmental effects such as space weather and meteorology
  • 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 on basis of research findings and experiences of others researching in related technical areas
  • Document data/findings in technical reports, documents, or oral/written presentations
  • Make substantial contributions to determining feasibility of goals/objectives; evaluate proposed or ongoing projects
  • Create opportunities to improve RF propagation modeling and analysis capability either 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; 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
  • Mentor staff in the development of technical, project, and business development skills
Requirements
  • Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred) in an Engineering or Science discipline, plus 14+ years related experience
  • Experience in RF Propagation mathematical methods, implementation of new and established methods, and application of methods to solve specific problems
  • Proven successful experience leading a research 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.
  • Fluent in multiple various scientific programming languages from Matlab, Python, C++, and FORTRAN; proven ability to read and understand complex applied mathematics and numerical implementations
Preferred Skills
  • Current active security clearance
  • Ability to learn new programming languages and tools, mathematical techniques and numerical implementations

Penn 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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