Penn State University · 16 hours ago
RF and Signal Processing Engineer
University Park, PA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$77K/yr - $164K/yr
0+ years expPenn State University is seeking motivated and talented engineers to join their Strategic Systems Operation team in the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL). The role involves researching, designing, developing, integrating, and testing advanced wireless RF communications systems, while collaborating with senior technical staff.
Higher Education
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
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
Must be a U.S. citizen to apply
Successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen
Preferred
A Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
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
Penn State University
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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