Applied RF & Electromagnetics R&D Engineer

Penn State University; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 106,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Robust retirement plans

Generous paid time off

Educational benefits for family

Job summary

Penn State University’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) seeks an Applied Electromagnetic/RF Research and Development Engineer to join the Spectrum and Signature Solutions team. The role supports DoD programs, conducts RF measurements, and oversees sensitive R&D in applied electromagnetics for warfighter advantages.

The position involves lab and field work with CST/REMCOM tools, MATLAB/Python control, and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree - Engineering or Science
• 14+ years of relevant experience
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• 2+ years of relevant experience
• No required Certifications

Responsibilities

• Oversee R&D focused on applied electromagnetics as a PI
• Provide technical knowledge and develop concepts in RF
• Conduct RF/microwave lab and field measurements
• Travel as required by sponsor/program
• Lead engineers and develop project status reports

Skills

RF/microwave instrumentation

RF systems troubleshooting

MATLAB

Python

Interpersonal communication

Report writing

RF/microwave engineering

Antenna measurements

EMC measurements

Leadership

Education

Master’s degree

PhD

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

CST Microwave Studio

REMCOM XFdtd

MATLAB

Job description

Penn State University’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) seeks an Applied Electromagnetic/RF Research and Development Engineer to join the Spectrum and Signature Solutions team. The role supports DoD programs, conducts RF measurements, and oversees sensitive R&D in applied electromagnetics for warfighter advantages.

The position involves lab and field work with CST/REMCOM tools, MATLAB/Python control, and occasional travel.