Pennsylvania State University
Land-grant university in University Park, PA
Communications and Signal Processing Research and Development Engineer - C3I Integrated Communications
Full-TimeUpdated on 9/30/2026
$110.5k - $241k/yr
Entry, Junior, Mid, Senior
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
State College, PA, USA+2 more
More locations: Annapolis Junction, MD, USA | Reston, VA, USA
Hybrid
Fully on-site is expected; hybrid work may be available based on project needs. Periodic domestic and international travel may be required.
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required
About the job
Requirements
- A technical background in communications and signal processing, including waveform design, detection and estimation, protocol development, or channel modeling.
- Experience with simulation or analysis tools such as MATLAB or Python.
- Ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary, team-oriented environments.
- Ability to communicate technical ideas clearly in writing and verbally.
- Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher, with possible government background investigation requirements.
- For the Professional level, no prior relevant work experience is required.
- For the Intermediate Professional level, at least 2 years of relevant experience is required.
- For the Advanced Professional level, at least 5 years of relevant experience is required.
- A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science is required for all listed levels.
- Eligibility to obtain a government security clearance, participation in the ARL drug testing program, and compliance with electronic and physical monitoring requirements are required.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Responsibilities
- Develop, test, and evaluate advanced signal processing algorithms and communication techniques.
- Model and simulate communication system physical-layer protocols and waveforms.
- Prototype communication capabilities using software-defined radios and open-source tools.
- Contribute to waveform, modulation, and algorithm design for challenging channel environments.
- Perform system-level analysis, theoretical evaluation, and performance assessments.
- Document findings, prepare recommendations, and present results to sponsors.
- Participate in field tests, demonstrations, and stakeholder engagements.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across ARL and with government sponsors.
- Lead technical tasks or project components for higher-level positions.
- Conduct feasibility studies and help shape program direction for higher-level positions.
- Provide technical mentorship to junior staff or students for higher-level positions.
- Contribute to division-level research strategies and initiatives for higher-level positions.
Desired Qualifications
- An advanced degree, MS or PhD, in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
- Experience with software-defined radio development, laboratory or field testing, or data analysis.
- Programming experience in Python, C++, MATLAB, or similar languages.
- Experience with wireless, underwater, satellite, or optical communication systems.
- Experience with communications security, artificial intelligence or machine learning for communications, or network protocol development.
About the company
Pennsylvania State University is a multi-campus, land-grant public research university whose mission spans undergraduate and graduate education, research, and public service.
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