Penn State University
RFResearchEngineer
“RF Research Engineer at Penn State University. Skills: RF sensor design, Electromagnetic analysis, Antenna design, Sensor system development. Plan research. Direct research”
Industry & Context.
Innovative problem-solving
Must be U.S. citizen, Obtain government security clearance, Pre-employment drug screen
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Fluency in MATLAB, Fluency in Python, Fluency in C++, Fluency in FORTRAN, Lead development projects, Read complex applied mathematics, Understand numerical implementations
Nice to Have
RF sensor development, RF and electromagnetic analysis, Ability to lead
What You'll Do.
Supervise staff scientists
Supervise technicians
Coordinate research activities
Identify future problems
Research opportunities
Direct proposal preparation
Participate proposal preparation
Participate advisory boards
Participate policy boards
Participate societies
Participate strategic plan
Supervise subordinate supervisors
Supervise team leaders
Provide problem-solving approaches
Expand technical capabilities
Identify research opportunities
Understand strategic objectives
Understand applications
Contribute relationships
Nurture relationships
Maintain relationships
Research follow-on projects
Initiate project concepts
Develop technical proposals
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Research colleagues; Research units
Communication Scope
Presenting senior level; Conveying information
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