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POSITION SPECIFICS
Your working location can be a hybrid on-site/work from home, on-site location is Reston, VA. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.
We are seeking an experienced Research and Development Engineer to join the Antennas, Computational Electromagnetics, and Propagation Department of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at 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.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
You will:
Plan and direct research multiple large antenna development projects involving developing novel antenna designs, evaluation of antenna designs using computational electromagnetics, antenna prototype development and testing, and antenna system design supervising the work of staff scientists, engineers and technicians. These projects will have substantial impact that extends knowledge and understanding.
Coordinate research and development activities between disciplines involving antenna development, antenna electromagnetic analysis and prototype 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, antenna electromagnetic analysis and prototype 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 and electromagnetic analyses.
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 capabilities; use peer network to expand technical capabilities and identify new research opportunities.
Understand broad strategic objectives and applications of antenna design, antenna electromagnetic analysis…