Microwave R&D Engineer: RF Systems & Field Testing

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 109,300 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, vision coverage

Robust retirement plans

Generous paid time off

75% tuition discount for employees and eligible families

Job summary

A leading research facility is seeking a Microwave Research and Development Engineer to join their Electromagnetic Effects and Applications team. This full-time on-site role involves overseeing RF/microwave projects, conducting field measurements, and providing technical leadership. Candidates must possess strong RF system troubleshooting skills, be proficient in MATLAB and Python, and ideally hold an active DoD clearance. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science and relevant experience are essential, along with excellent communication and report writing capabilities. Salary ranges from $109,300 to $191,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience for the position.
• 14+ years of relevant experience required for Senior Professional.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sensitive research and development as a Principal Investigator.
• Develop concepts and provide technical leadership in RF/microwave engineering.
• Conduct RF/microwave lab-based and in-the-field measurements.
• Facilitate measurements at outdoor test ranges and anechoic chambers.
• Assess and validate RF systems and solutions from the Defense Industrial Base.
• Assist with field-measurement setups and prepare test plans.
• Lead engineers and present project status reports.

Skills

RF/microwave instrumentation

In-lab and in-field troubleshooting of RF systems

Radar systems and hardware experience

MATLAB

Python

Interpersonal communication skills

Report writing capability

Electromagnetic simulation tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science

Job description

A leading research facility is seeking a Microwave Research and Development Engineer to join their Electromagnetic Effects and Applications team. This full-time on-site role involves overseeing RF/microwave projects, conducting field measurements, and providing technical leadership. Candidates must possess strong RF system troubleshooting skills, be proficient in MATLAB and Python, and ideally hold an active DoD clearance. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science and relevant experience are essential, along with excellent communication and report writing capabilities. Salary ranges from $109,300 to $191,000.