RF Systems Engineer - Advanced Research & Field Travel

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 92,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) seeks analytical RF engineers to join the Information Advantage Office in State College, PA. The role focuses on research, design, development, integration, and testing of advanced wireless RF systems.

Candidates will collaborate with multiple stakeholders, travel for project-related work, and support mission-critical programs with DoD-related opportunities. ARL partners with DoD SkillBridge for transitioning military members.

Qualifications

• Experience with RF systems design and testing.
• Knowledge of RF measurement and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with PCB design for RF prototype.
• Understanding of antenna theory and measurement.

Responsibilities

• Apply your RF expertise to national/international programs and identify future opportunities.
• Ensure technical excellence and on-time completion of all tasks.
• Develop and deliver clear program updates to Fleet-level personnel.
• Collaborate with engineering team, sponsors, and stakeholders.
• Support ARL's mission as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Passive RF systems

Active RF systems

RF troubleshooting

RF circuit design

Antenna theory

Nyquist sampling

Software radio

RF simulation CST

Breadboard layout

Field testing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CST

XFdtd

ADS

Genesis

Spice

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) seeks analytical RF engineers to join the Information Advantage Office in State College, PA. The role focuses on research, design, development, integration, and testing of advanced wireless RF systems.

Candidates will collaborate with multiple stakeholders, travel for project-related work, and support mission-critical programs with DoD-related opportunities. ARL partners with DoD SkillBridge for transitioning military members.