RF Propagation R&D Engineer — Entry‑Level (Hybrid)

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University’s Applied Research Laboratory seeks an entry level Research and Development Engineer to join the Antennas, Computational Electromagnetics, and Propagation Department. You will work on RF propagation projects from ELF to millimeter wave and help solve complex propagation problems.

Responsibilities include developing models, conducting experiments, documenting findings, and presenting results; collaboration with sponsors, and learning strategic objectives while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science is required or equivalent.
• Ability to document research findings in whitepapers and reports.
• Ability to implement scientific or technical solutions with mentorship.
• End-to-end design, implementation and testing of technical solutions.
• Strong presentation skills to senior professionals.
• Opportunity to develop and write white papers.
• Fluency in Matlab, Python, C++, and FORTRAN for tasks.

Responsibilities

• Use methods to design, develop, and implement RF propagation models, including environmental effects.
• Develop novel RF propagation techniques and mathematical derivations.
• Conduct RF propagation experiments and tests in lab/field and record data.
• Document data and findings in technical reports or presentations.
• Improve modeling capabilities, extend existing methods, or diversify applications.
• Provide innovative problem-solving approaches and identify new research opportunities.
• Learn strategic objectives and build sponsor relationships; support grant activity.
• Identify follow-on projects and contribute to technical proposals.

Skills

RF Propagation methods

Documentation of research findings

End to end design

Presenting to senior professionals

White papers

Matlab

Python

C++

FORTRAN

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science

Masters or PhD in Mathematics or Electrical Engineering

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University’s Applied Research Laboratory seeks an entry level Research and Development Engineer to join the Antennas, Computational Electromagnetics, and Propagation Department. You will work on RF propagation projects from ELF to millimeter wave and help solve complex propagation problems.

Responsibilities include developing models, conducting experiments, documenting findings, and presenting results; collaboration with sponsors, and learning strategic objectives while