Senior RF Microwave Research and Development Engineer

3 days ago

College Station, Texas, United States Applied Research Laboratory at the Penn State University Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior RF Microwave Research and Development Engineer to join our team at the Applied Research Laboratory at the Penn State University. As a Principal Investigator for RF Microwave Research and Development, you will be responsible for overseeing sensitive research and development focused on applied electromagnetics.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide technical leadership within the laboratory, developing concepts and overseeing sensitive research and development focused on applied electromagnetics.
  • Provide expertise in RF/microwave engineering for ground, air, and sea-based operations.
  • Contribute to solutions for the automation/control of RF instrumentation.
  • Oversee 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.
Requirements
  • 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.
  • Extensive familiarity with radar systems and hardware.
  • Expertise and/or extensive 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 in RF/microwave measurement instrumentation.
About the Applied Research Laboratory at the Penn State University

The Applied Research Laboratory at the Penn State University 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.

We are 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.

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