RF and Signal Processing Engineer

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (PA, TX); On-site; USD 123,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated engineers to join their innovative C2 Innovations team. This role involves collaborating with senior technical staff to research and develop advanced wireless RF communication systems. Candidates will engage in creating algorithms, developing C/C++ code, and integrating software-defined radio components. The position offers opportunities for leadership in communication initiatives of national significance, making it ideal for those passionate about defense science. Join a leading research center and contribute to impactful projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 14 years of related experience required.
• Experience in software design and signal processing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create algorithms and software designs for RF communications.
• Develop code to interface with hardware and communication protocols.

Skills

Computer Networking

Communication protocols

OSI stack

UDP/TCP/IP

Wireless specifications (4G/5G, WiFi)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Computer Engineering

Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

C/C++

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Job description

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

We are seeking motivated and talented engineers to join our C2 (Command, Control, and Communications) Innovations team in the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. The position involves working with senior technical staff to research, design, develop, integrate, and test advanced wireless RF communications systems. Locations include State College, PA; Annapolis Junction, MD; or Reston, VA.

You will:

• Create algorithms and/or software designs
• Develop C/C++ or equivalent code to interface with hardware and interfaces (SPI, I2C, etc.)
• Integrate Software Defined Radio (SDR) hardware/software components as appropriate
• Evaluate/develop communication security protocols

Additional responsibilities for higher-level positions include:

• Lead work on complex communication problems affecting current and future products
• Propose and lead new communication initiatives of national significance
• Present papers, lead symposia, and chair committees as a recognized leader in communications

This position is available at multiple levels, depending on the candidate's qualifications. A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science and 14 years of related experience are required, with higher education and experience preferred. A Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science is preferred.

Required experience includes:

• Computer Networking
• Communication protocols
• OSI stack, UDP/TCP/IP
• Wireless specifications such as cellular (4G/5G) and WiFi (802.11)

Preferred experience includes:

• Software design
• Signal Processing
• FPGA development
• Interfacing hardware with C/C++ code
• SDR integration
• Communication security protocols
• MATLAB/LabVIEW modeling and simulation
• RF principles
• Embedded systems
• Wireless and cyber security
• C programming

ARL at Penn State is a leading research center specializing in defense science and systems, focusing on naval missions.

You will be subject to a government security investigation, and U.S. citizenship is required. Employment also requires a pre-employment drug screening.

For more information, visit www.arl.psu.edu.

Note: The salary range may vary based on geographic location.

The salary range for this position is $123,200 - $219,600.

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EEO Statement:

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