Systems Research and Development Engineer
Systems Research and Development Engineer
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$ 123200 - 219600
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
We are seeking a motivated mid to senior level experienced motivated and driven engineer to join the Communications and Signal Processing (CSP) Division of the Communications Information and Navigation Office (CINO) within the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. This position will be working with senior technical staff to research design develop integrate and test advanced communications systems.
The role involves advanced understanding of the electrical engineering principles associated with communications. We desire a person interested in collaborating and learning with a team of fellow brilliant researchers to develop the next level communications and signal processing software and hardware solutions. ARL fosters and develops some of the greatest minds that the Department of Defense (DoD) has to offer.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
You will:
- Organize and direct a multidisciplinary strong and diverse engineering team
- Balance team members with the process to achieve a final product
- Provide technical leadership within the CSP Division projects
- Plan and direct research projects related to communications
- Propose and lead new initiatives; guide programs of national or international significance; identify future problems research trends and opportunities
- Collaborate with Systems Engineering and Subsystem Design Teams to learn the design and operation of our undersea systems
- Interact and collaborate regularly with the engineering team principal investigator sponsors and other stakeholders
This position can be filled at various levels depending on your education and work experience. Minimally requires a Masters degree in Electrical Engineering plus ten years related experience. Additional education and/or experience required for higher level positions
Required skills/experience areas to include:
- Experience working in an Agile environment
- General experience with Microsoft applications
- Proficiency with SAP(SIMBA) ProPricer and Concur
- FFRDC or UARC experience
- Signal Processing
- Computer Networking
- Communications protocols OSI stackUDP/TCP/IP
- Familiarity with wireless specifications such as cellular(4G/5G)/WiFi 802.11
- RF
Preferred skills/experience areas to include:
- TS/SCI Clearance
- PMI Certified
- Communication
- Analytical skills
- Organizational skills
- Detailoriented thinking
- Ability to see the big picture
- Troubleshooting
- Conflict resolution
The mission of ARLs CSP Division within the Communications Information and Navigation Office (CINO) is to provide innovative solutions to challenging national problems in sea land air space and cyber domains through basic and applied research rapid prototyping as well as demonstration and fielding of technologies. CINO focuses on developing the most advanced technologies and to provide expert knowledge for our Navy Army and other U.S. government sponsors in the following concentrations: Communications andImaging Cyber Innovation Navigation Research and Development Autonomous and Intelligent Systems Information Science andTechnology Visualization and Decision Support Institute for NonLethal Defense Technologies.
You will be subject to a government security investigation and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with ARL will require successful completion of a preemployment drug screen.
ARL is committed to diversity equity and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part ofour workforce.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL visit our web site at www.arl.psu.
**The proposed salary range may be impacted by geographic differential.**
The salary range for this position including all possible grades is:
$123200.00 $219600.00Salary Structure additional information on Penn States job and salary structure.
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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact.
Employment Type
Full-Time
