Part-Time Radar Signal Processing Engineer

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Part-Time Systems Research and Development Engineer to join the ARL in State College, PA. You will design, implement, and validate signal processing algorithms for radar-based data products.

You will work with senior engineers and military personnel to define problems, evaluate approaches, and transition results to sponsors. A DoD-ready background and strong communication are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with data analytics/manipulation in multi-domain projects.
• Strong foundation in statistical signal processing and algorithms.
• Proficiency in Python or C++ for algorithm prototyping and deployment.

Responsibilities

• Develop signal processing algorithms and validate them for deployment.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and military personnel to define problems.
• Research and evaluate new techniques for radar signal processing problems.
• Evaluate algorithm performance using radar and simulated data.
• Understand deployed systems to enhance capabilities and deliver results.
• Contribute to technical memos, reports, and study plans.

Skills

Data analytics

Signal processing

Spectral analysis

Filtering

Estimation theory

Python

C++

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Git

Jira

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Part-Time Systems Research and Development Engineer to join the ARL in State College, PA. You will design, implement, and validate signal processing algorithms for radar-based data products.

You will work with senior engineers and military personnel to define problems, evaluate approaches, and transition results to sponsors. A DoD-ready background and strong communication are preferred.