RF Systems Technical Program Manager

Pennsylvania State University; Maryland; On-site; USD 106,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

Pennsylvania State University’s Trusted Systems Engineering Department seeks a Technical Engineering Project Manager to oversee real-time RF and acoustic system analysis, MBSE, and program management for defense-related projects. The role involves coordinating across contractors, delivering research outcomes, and ensuring system readiness for Navy and IC customers.

Travel is expected, with on-site duties in MD and limited hybrid options.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with passive and active RF systems.
• Proficient in traditional analysis and modeling techniques.
• Familiarity with model-based systems engineering.
• Strong communication and organizational skills for multi-contractor environments.
• Proven technical leadership and program management experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply RF and acoustic systems expertise to analyze and validate designs across system engineering disciplines.
• Utilize modeling tools and MBSE methods to support development, test, and deployment phases.
• Lead technical execution of research, development, prototyping, and maintenance for Navy, IC, and federal customers.
• Develop plans and proposals for sponsored programs and communicate status to sponsors.
• Help ensure on-time delivery, cost control, and technical excellence across projects.

Skills

RF systems

System modeling

Model-based systems engineering

Program management

Team leadership

Communication

Contractor coordination

Maintenance procedures

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Pennsylvania State University’s Trusted Systems Engineering Department seeks a Technical Engineering Project Manager to oversee real-time RF and acoustic system analysis, MBSE, and program management for defense-related projects. The role involves coordinating across contractors, delivering research outcomes, and ensuring system readiness for Navy and IC customers.

Travel is expected, with on-site duties in MD and limited hybrid options.