Microwave R&D Engineer: RF, Antennas & Field Testing

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Tuition discount

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) invites applications for a Microwave Research and Development Engineer to lead RF/microwave projects across ground, air, and sea platforms. The role emphasizes hands-on measurement, instrumentation, and advancing state-of-the-art RF solutions.

As a senior member of the EMEA team, you will guide RF test campaigns, develop concepts, and mentor engineers while collaborating with DoD stakeholders.

Qualifications

• RF/microwave instrumentation including network and spectrum analysis.
• In-the-lab and in-the-field troubleshooting of RF systems.
• Radar systems and hardware knowledge.
• Proficiency in 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 operations.
• Experience with electromagnetic simulation tools such as CST Microwave Studio or REMCOM XFdtd.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sensitive R&D in applied electromagnetics as PI.
• Provide technical leadership within the lab and develop concepts.
• Conduct RF/microwave lab and field measurements and experiments.
• Facilitate outdoor test ranges, anechoic and EMC chambers.
• Travel per sponsor requirements when needed.

Skills

RF instrumentation

Lab troubleshooting

Radar systems

MATLAB/Python

Interpersonal skills

Report writing

RF engineering

EM simulation

RF measurement

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering/Science

Tools

CST Microwave Studio

REMCOM XFdtd

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) invites applications for a Microwave Research and Development Engineer to lead RF/microwave projects across ground, air, and sea platforms. The role emphasizes hands-on measurement, instrumentation, and advancing state-of-the-art RF solutions.

As a senior member of the EMEA team, you will guide RF test campaigns, develop concepts, and mentor engineers while collaborating with DoD stakeholders.