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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Communications and Convergence Division of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University is seeking a recent Bachelors' degree recipient pursuing a higher level degree to work part-time with senior technical staff to research, design, develop, integrate, and test advanced wireless RF communications systems.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
Responsibilities include:
- Algorithm 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
A Bachelors' degree is required. A degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science is preferred.
Experience with the following is required:
- Computer Networking
- Communications protocols
- OSI stack,UDP/TCP/IP
- Familiarity with wireless specifications such as cellular(4G/5G)/WiFi (802.11)
Preferred Experience includes:
- 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
This part-time position is located at the ARL Building at University Park campus; relocation is not provided. Selected candidate will work up to 20 hours/week for total of 28 weeks.
ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.
You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment 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 of our workforce.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
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 814-865-1473.
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