RF Systems Engineer — On-Site, Global Travel

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 92,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

75% tuition discount

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University, through the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL), seeks an analytical RF engineer to join the Strategic Systems Operation Division. The role is on-site in State College, PA with some hybrid options and required travel to sponsor locations.

You will work on advanced wireless RF systems across multiple DoD programs and collaborate with engineers, sponsors, and investigators. The position emphasizes design, testing, and integration of RF components, with

Qualifications

• Experience with passive and active RF systems.
• Troubleshooting, measuring, and designing RF systems.
• Knowledge of RF circuit implementation, design, test, and analysis.
• Familiarity with antenna theory and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Apply RF expertise to national/international programs and identify emerging challenges.
• Ensure on-time completion of project tasks with technical excellence.
• Develop and deliver clear program status updates to stakeholders in Fleet-level meetings.

Skills

RF systems analysis

RF troubleshooting

RF circuit design

RF measurements

Passive/Active RF knowledge

Software radio

Antenna theory

Link budget theory

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CST

XFdtd

ADS

Genesis

Spice

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University, through the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL), seeks an analytical RF engineer to join the Strategic Systems Operation Division. The role is on-site in State College, PA with some hybrid options and required travel to sponsor locations.

You will work on advanced wireless RF systems across multiple DoD programs and collaborate with engineers, sponsors, and investigators. The position emphasizes design, testing, and integration of RF components, with