Senior RF Sensor Architect & Antenna Design Lead

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 161,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University seeks an experienced Research and Development Engineer to manage RF sensor design and electromagnetic analyses in State College, PA. The role includes mentoring staff, coordinating cross-disciplinary activities, and pursuing funding from DoD and other sponsors.

The successful candidate will guide advanced RF sensor development, supervise staff, present at symposia, and contribute to strategic planning within ARL’s Antenna and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science; 19+ years of relevant experience
• No required certifications

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct research for multiple large RF sensor development projects involving antenna design, computational electromagnetics, RF propagation analysis, and system design
• Supervise the work of staff scientists, engineers, and technicians
• Coordinate research and development activities between disciplines involving RF sensor development, RF and electromagnetic analysis tools, scope definition, and problem selection
• Lead plans on extremely complex RF sensor design and RF/electromagnetic analysis problems impacting current or future products
• Maintain liaison with research colleagues and units; act independently on RF sensor design matters
• Propose and lead new RF sensor design initiatives
• Guide programs of national or international significance; identify trends and opportunities
• Direct and/or participate in major proposal preparation and presentation
• Present papers, lead symposia, chair committees, and participate in advisory boards
• Participate in strategic unit planning and mentor subordinate staff
• Document data/findings in technical reports and presentations
• Provide innovative problem-solving approaches to RF sensor design capabilities
• Use peer networks to expand capabilities and identify opportunities
• Understand strategic objectives and maintain sponsor relationships for grant funding
• Identify follow-on projects and develop technical proposals for funding

Skills

RF sensor design

RF and electromagnetic analysis

computational electromagnetics

new methods application

lead R&D team

public speaking

technical proposals

MATLAB

Python

C++

FORTRAN

numerical implementations

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

FORTRAN

Job description

Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University seeks an experienced Research and Development Engineer to manage RF sensor design and electromagnetic analyses in State College, PA. The role includes mentoring staff, coordinating cross-disciplinary activities, and pursuing funding from DoD and other sponsors.

The successful candidate will guide advanced RF sensor development, supervise staff, present at symposia, and contribute to strategic planning within ARL’s Antenna and