Antenna Systems Research and Development Engineer

1 month ago

PENN ST UNIV PA USA, United States Penn State University Talent Acquisition Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Antenna Systems Research and Development Engineer to join our team at Penn State University Talent Acquisition. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing complex antenna and electromagnetic analyses, designing and constructing antennas, developing sensor systems, and contributing to customers' strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan and direct research on multiple large antenna development projects, involving novel antenna designs, computational electromagnetics, antenna prototype development, and antenna system design.
  • Coordinate research and development activities between disciplines, including antenna development, electromagnetic analysis, and prototype development.
  • Devise plans and lead work on 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 research colleagues and units within and outside the 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, and identify future problems, research trends, and opportunities.
  • Make substantial contributions to determining the feasibility of goals and objectives, evaluate proposed or ongoing projects, and 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 a peer reviewer of major technical programs, and 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, and document data/findings in technical reports, documents, or oral/written presentations.
  • Provide innovative problem-solving approaches to enhance antenna design, use peer networks to expand technical capabilities, and identify new research opportunities.
  • Understand broad strategic objectives, antenna design, and prototype development, and contribute to nurturing and maintaining 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.

Requirements:

  • Minimally requires a Bachelor's degree in an engineering or science discipline and 14 years of related experience. A Master's degree or a PhD 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, and past successful experience developing technical proposals, writing whitepapers, etc.
  • Proficiency in Matlab, Python, C++, and FORTRAN.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

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

Working Location:

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

About Penn State University Talent Acquisition:

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. You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply. Employment with ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC).

We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part of our workforce.

Salary Range:

The proposed salary range may be impacted by geographic differential.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is: $123,000.00 - $191,000.00.

Campus Security Crime Statistics:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR).

The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters.

The ASR is available for review here.

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