R&D Signal Processing Engineer — RF & ML Innovator

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University’s Applied Research Laboratory seeks analytical engineers in the ARL’s Strategic Systems Operation Division, focusing on advanced signal processing and communications. Roles involve on-site work in State College, PA with possible limited hybrid options and travel to sponsor locations both in and outside the continental United States.

Applicants should have strong knowledge in electrical engineering, adaptive signal processing, and software development (C/C++,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science required for some tracks.
• 14+ or 19+ years relevant experience depending on seniority.
• Security clearance eligibility may be required.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, develop, integrate, and test advanced signal processing systems.
• Travel to sponsor/contractor sites within and outside the continental U.S.
• Deliver clear program updates to Fleet-level personnel.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, sponsors, and investigators.
• Ensure on-time completion and technical excellence of tasks.

Skills

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Signal processing

Kalman/Wiener/LMS adaptive processing

MATLAB

C/C++

Python

Data analytics

Geolocation techniques

RF signal handling

Algorithm design

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Science

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

MATLAB

C/C++

Python

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University’s Applied Research Laboratory seeks analytical engineers in the ARL’s Strategic Systems Operation Division, focusing on advanced signal processing and communications. Roles involve on-site work in State College, PA with possible limited hybrid options and travel to sponsor locations both in and outside the continental United States.

Applicants should have strong knowledge in electrical engineering, adaptive signal processing, and software development (C/C++,