RF and Signal Processing Engineer

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University seeks talented engineers for its Communications and Signal Processing team in the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL). The role involves designing advanced wireless communication systems, leading projects, and contributing to national initiatives in defense technology. Candidates should have a background in engineering with expertise in communication protocols and RF principles.

Qualifications

• Experience with software design and development in C/C++.
• Familiarity with communication protocols like OSI stack, UDP/TCP/IP.
• Preferred skills: Signal Processing, FPGA development, embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, develop, integrate, and test wireless RF communication systems.
• Lead communication projects and propose new initiatives.
• Evaluate and develop communication security protocols.

Skills

Computer Networking

Communication protocols

Wireless standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or 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 Communications and Signal Processing team in the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. This position involves researching, designing, developing, integrating, and testing advanced wireless RF communication systems.

This position can be located in State College, PA, Annapolis Junction, MD, or Reston, VA.

You will:

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

Higher level responsibilities include:

• Leading complex communication projects impacting product design and future technologies
• Proposing and leading new communication initiatives of national significance
• Presenting papers, leading symposia, and chairing committees as a recognized leader

This job will be filled at multiple levels depending on the candidate's competencies, education, and experience. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science is minimally required; a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science is preferred.

Experience with:

• Computer Networking
• Communication protocols (OSI stack, UDP/TCP/IP)
• Wireless standards (4G/5G, WiFi 802.11)

Preferred experience includes:

• Software design
• Signal Processing
• FPGA development
• MATLAB/LabVIEW modeling
• RF principles
• Embedded software/hardware
• Wireless/cyber security
• C programming

ARL at Penn State is a leading research university center in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus on naval missions.

You will be subject to a government security investigation, and must be a U.S. citizen. Employment requires successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, believing this is central to our success.

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

Salary range: $76,700 - $164,000. The salary may vary based on geographic location. Additional details on Penn State's salary structure can be found here.

Campus Security Crime Statistics are published annually and are available at https://police.psu.edu/annual-security-reports.

Employment is contingent upon successful background checks in accordance with university policies.

EEO Statement: Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and provides opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For accommodations, contact 814-865-1473.