RF and Signal Processing Engineer jobs in United States
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The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University ยท 1 month ago

RF and Signal Processing Engineer

positionReston, VA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid, Senior Level
money$77K/yr - $164K/yr

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is seeking motivated and talented engineers to join their Command, Control, and Communications Innovations team. The role involves researching, designing, developing, integrating, and testing advanced wireless RF communications systems, while collaborating with senior technical staff.

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badNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Create Algorithms and/or software design
Develop C/C++ or equivalent code to interface with developed hardware and associated interfaces (SPI, I2C, etc)
Integration of Software Defined Radio (SDR) hardware/software components as appropriate
Evaluate/develop communication security protocols
Devise, plan, and lead work on extremely complex communications problems that impact the design success of current products or address broad design issues of future products of technologies
Propose and lead new communications initiatives and guide programs of national significance
As a recognized communications leader by sponsors and the technical community, present papers, lead symposia and chair committees

Qualification

RF communications systemsSoftware Defined Radio (SDR)C/C++ programmingSignal ProcessingComputer NetworkingCommunications protocolsMATLAB/LabVIEWFPGA developmentEmbedded software/hardwareWireless/cyber security

Required

Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science
5+ years of relevant experience (if filled as Research and Development Engineer - Advanced Professional)
2+ years of relevant experience (if filled as Research and Development Engineer - Intermediate Professional)
No prior relevant work experience required (if filled as Research and Development Engineer - Professional)
Computer Networking
Communications protocols
OSI stack, UDP/TCP/IP
Familiarity with wireless specifications such as cellular (4G/5G)/WiFi (802.11)
Ability to obtain a government security clearance
U.S. citizenship

Preferred

Software design
Signal Processing
FPGA development
Develop C/C++ or equivalent code to interface with developed hardware and associated interfaces (SPI, I2C, etc)
Integration of Software Defined Radio (SDR) hardware/software components
Evaluate/develop communication security protocols
MATLAB/LabVIEW modeling and simulation
RF principles
Embedded software/hardware
Wireless/cyber security
C-Language programming

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Robust retirement plans
Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
Generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children

Company

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University

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The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation.
dateFounded in 1945
location
State College, Pennsylvania, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.arl.psu.edu

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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James Dromazos
CFO and Director of Business Services
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