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The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University · 1 month ago

High-Power Microwave Engineer

Freeport, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$123K/yr - $220K/yr

14+ years exp

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is seeking a High-Power Microwave Engineer to join their Electro-Optics and Electronics Division. The role involves leading the development and evaluation of HPM/RF/EW systems and sensors, providing expert analysis, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance warfighter capabilities.

Universities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the development, integration, and evaluation of HPM/RF/EW systems and sensors

Perform engineering work related HPM/RF/EW systems across a broad application space

Serve as an HPM/RF/EW subject matter expert, providing critical analysis of technical data provided by vendors, insights into the effects of these systems, and making recommendations to the government

Lead the development of proposals and projects that further our knowledge of HPM/RF/EW systems, sensors and manufacturing technology improvements

Provide recommendations on the emplacement of HPM/RF/EW systems to maximize lethality while limiting impact on equipment

Provide professional engineering advice, guidance, and assistance in various stages of research, development, and deployment

Formulate/estimate technical parameters that are not available currently

Support the preparation of risk assessment reports, safety assessment reports, and technical data packages and presentation materials

Provide project updates to sponsors, present research findings at conferences, and publish in peer-reviewed journals

Interact and collaborate regularly with program management, program sponsors and stakeholders

Develop and maintain long-term professional relationships with relevant manufacturers and system integrators, as well as with government sponsors, to ensure projects meet customer requirements and are consistent with ARL’s position of trust and strategic mission

Participate in strategic planning initiatives and collaborate with engineers in other technical areas across ARL

Plan, staff, and execute programs

Foster an environment of collaboration across the department, division, office, and ARL

Qualification

HPM/RF/EW system developmentAdvanced technology systemsSystem engineering processesDoD acquisition supportTeam leadershipMulti-disciplinary collaborationGovernment security clearancePresentation skillsWritten communicationOral communicationProject management

Required

All aspects of HPM/RF/EW system development, hardware, as well as the software and signal processing that enable them

Development of advanced technology systems

Conceptualizing, developing, testing and fielding solutions that employ a broad range of relevant technologies

Expert knowledge of existing and emerging warfighter needs in the area of HPM/RF/EW

Understanding of system engineering processes

Experience supporting DoD (Department of Defense) acquisition and/or sustainment programs

Demonstrated success leading a team of engineers/scientists

Previous success with collaborations in a multi-disciplinary, team-oriented culture

Excellent presentation skills and effective written and oral communication

This role requires a strong commitment to excellence and the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplined team, including program management and technical/engineering personnel

Proven track record of managing technology projects

Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science 19+ years of relevant experience (if filled as Research and Development Engineer - Principal Professional)

Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science 14+ years of relevant experience (if filled as Research and Development Engineer - Senior Professional)

Ability to obtain a government security clearance

U.S. citizenship