Antenna Engineer

at  Penn State University

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Antenna and Electromagnetics Department of the Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is seeking an experienced Research and Development Engineer to 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.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE AREAS INCLUDE:

• Experience in antenna design, antenna and electromagnetic analysis tools, computational electromagnetics, and implementation of new and established techniques, and application of new methods to solve specific problems.
• Proven successful experience conducting 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.
• Any software/experiences that ARE necessary to be offered the position/must be held by candidate: 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; proven ability to lead the development of projects using the aforementioned languages.

PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE AREAS INCLUDE:

• Current active security clearance
• Antenna design, analysis prototype development
• Any specific software/experiences that are NOT necessary to be offered the position but can be learned: ability to learn new antenna development/design and antenna electromagnetic analyses methods.
  This position can allow for hybrid on-site/work from home in the State College, PA area.
  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, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
  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.
  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu
  The pay range for this position, including all possible grades is:
  $76,700.00 - $129,500.00
  Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State’s job and salary structure.

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