RF Propagation R&D Engineer (Entry-Level)

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Benefits package

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking an entry level Research and Development Engineer to join the Antennas, Computational Electromagnetics, and Propagation Department at the Applied Research Laboratory. The role focuses on RF propagation from ELF to millimeter wave, with DoD SkillBridge participation and opportunities to develop new modeling capabilities.

Responsibilities include designing propagation models, validating them through experiments, and documenting findings in reports and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science; 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to document research findings in whitepapers and technical reports.
• End-to-end design, implementation, and testing of technical solutions.
• Effective at presenting in front of large groups of senior professionals.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement RF propagation models including environmental effects.
• Analyze effectiveness of engineering products, systems, and subsystems with RF models.
• Develop novel RF propagation techniques and mathematical derivations.
• Conduct RF propagation experiments/tests in lab/field and collect data.
• Document data/findings in technical reports and presentations.
• Improve RF propagation modeling capabilities and explore new research opportunities.
• Develop relationships with sponsors and contribute to technical proposals.

Skills

RF propagation methods

Documentation of research findings

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

MS/PhD in Mathematics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

FORTRAN

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking an entry level Research and Development Engineer to join the Antennas, Computational Electromagnetics, and Propagation Department at the Applied Research Laboratory. The role focuses on RF propagation from ELF to millimeter wave, with DoD SkillBridge participation and opportunities to develop new modeling capabilities.

Responsibilities include designing propagation models, validating them through experiments, and documenting findings in reports and