RF Systems Engineering PM – DoD Projects & Travel

Penn State University; United States; Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State University in Maryland is seeking a Technical Engineering Project Manager to support the Trusted Systems Engineering Department (TSED) in ARL. The role emphasizes RF/acoustic systems analysis, MBSE, and hands-on project leadership for government and defense customers.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of related experience and be eligible for security clearance. The position requires on-site work with possible hybrid arrangements and frequent travel to remote

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience or equivalent
• Experience with RF systems (passive/active) and maintenance procedures
• Familiarity with MBSE and model-based design practices
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage programs

Responsibilities

• Apply domain-relevant software and hardware expertise to RF/acoustic systems for design analysis and validation
• Use MBSE and digital engineering tools to evaluate designs across development, test, and deployment phases
• Lead technical execution of R&D, prototyping, and system maintenance for DoD, IC, and federal customers
• Develop and present program status to sponsors and contractors; contribute to plans for new programs
• Embrace ARL's mission to discover, demonstrate, transition, and educate

Skills

RF systems analysis

MBSE

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Contractor coordination

Maintenance procedures

Security/IT frameworks

Site surveys

Clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Penn State University in Maryland is seeking a Technical Engineering Project Manager to support the Trusted Systems Engineering Department (TSED) in ARL. The role emphasizes RF/acoustic systems analysis, MBSE, and hands-on project leadership for government and defense customers.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of related experience and be eligible for security clearance. The position requires on-site work with possible hybrid arrangements and frequent travel to remote