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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
We are seeking a Research and Development Engineer to join our Antennas, Computational Electromagnetics, and Propagation team at the Applied Research Laboratory of Penn State. You will manage complex Antenna and Electromagnetic Analyses, Antenna Design and Construction, Sensor System Development, contribute to customers' strategic objectives,mentor staff, and develop relationships to seek funding from potential donors.The primary research focus is the development of RF sensor systems ELF to millimeter wave.
You will:
Plan and direct research multiple large antenna development projects involving developing novel antenna designs, evaluation of antenna designs using computational electromagnetics, antenna proto@type development and testing, and antenna system design
Coordinate research and development activities between disciplines involving antenna development, antenna electromagnetic analysis and proto@type development, definition of scope and selection of problems for investigation and development of novel concepts and approaches
Devise plans and lead work on extremely complex antenna designs, and proto@type development that impact the design success of current products or addresses broad design issues of future products or technologies
Maintain liaison with likeminded research colleagues and units within and outside department, division, and office, with responsibility for acting independently on technical matters pertaining to all aspect of antenna design and development
Propose and lead new antenna design initiatives
Guide programs of national or international significance
identify future problems, research trends and opportunities
Make substantial contributions to determining feasibility of goals/objectives
evaluate proposed or ongoing projects
Direct and/or participate in major proposal preparation and presentation
Present papers, lead symposia and chair committees; participate on advisory/policy boards, journals and societies; serve as peer reviewer of major technical programs; network nationally and internationally
Participate and contribute to the strategic plan of the unit
Supervise subordinate supervisors or team leaders
Mentor assigned staff in the development of technical, project, and business development skills
Document data/findings in technical reports, documents, or oral/written presentations
Provide innovative problem-solving approaches to enhance antenna design; use peer network to expand technical capabilities and identify new research opportunities
Understand broad strategic objectives antenna design, and proto@type development and contribute; nurture and maintain relationships with major sponsors of external research and develop grant funding
Research and identify follow-on research projects and/or initiate new project concepts; develop technical proposals; and make presentations to customers/grant sponsorsfor funding
Minimally requires aBachelors in an engineering or science discipline and 14 years related experience. A Master's Degree or a PhD is preferred
Required experience/skills include:
Antenna design, computational electromagnetics, and implementation of new and established techniques, and application of new methods to solve specific Antenna research and development within a team
Effective at presenting in front of large groups of senior level professionals; conveying information to drive action or decision
Past successful experience developing technical proposals, writing whitepapers, etc.
Matlab, Python, C++, and FORTRAN
Preferred skills/experience include:
Current active security clearance
Antenna design, analysis proto@type development
Your working location will be in State College, PA. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.
ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.
You will be subject to a government security investigation. You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply. Employment with ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.
The proposed salary range may be impacted by geographic differential.
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$123,200.00 - $191,000.00
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