Electromagnetic Physicist/Engineer – Open Rank (Junior-Mid Level) – ACL Position Available In Fulton, Georgia

Electromagnetic Physicist/Engineer

• Open Rank (Junior-Mid Level)
• ACL Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) tuition reimbursement United States, Georgia, Atlanta Jun 24, 2025

Overview:

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech).Founded in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown to more than 2,900 employees, supporting eight laboratories in over 20 locations around the country and performing more than $940 million of problem-solving research annually for government and industry.

GTRI’s renowned researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems for the U.S. federal government, state, and industry. Georgia Tech’s Mission and Values Georgia Tech’s mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do: 1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards. Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact. Project/Unit Description The Advanced Concepts Laboratory (ACL) of the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) seeks qualified individuals for the position of Electromagnetics Engineer/Physicist. This position involves applying electromagnetic theory to solve challenging problems utilizing the EM spectrum. This candidate will apply theory, modeling, and/or measurement skills to various applications, often focused on EM applications for national defense. The candidate will work in and sometimes lead an interdisciplinary team with computational electromagnetics modeling engineers, RF system engineers, mechanical engineers, and EM measurement specialists. This position will be in the Electromagnetics Division, which develops wideband and adaptive RF systems that integrate apertures, electronics, and materials, augmented by a novel infrastructure for full electromagnetic characterization. This division is part of the Advanced Concepts Laboratory, which develops tailored solutions for a broad range of national security challenges through disciplined application of physics

• and effects-based modeling to realizable systems, augmented with prototype development and testing. ACL’s research thrusts extend across domains, and include bio
• chemical
• RF• and optical-sensor physics; materials science and engineering; electromagnetic theory, computation, structures, and measurements; electronic warfare techniques and applications; operational scenario modeling and simulation; traditional and asymmetric threat analysis; and ground maneuver warfare.

Job Purpose Designs, develops, analyzes, and tests Radio Frequency (RF) hardware, including antenna, transmitter, and receiver hardware. Designs and develops RF hardware as part of a system architecture over a range of frequencies from 3 kHz to 300 GHz. Analyzes RF hardware performance with modeling and simulation tools, including electromagnetic computational codes. Characterizes and tests RF hardware performance in a stand-alone laboratory environment and in an installed system environment. Prototypes RF hardware and systems to determine design feasibility. Integrates COTS and custom designed RF hardware into large scale systems. Plans and conducts RF hardware component tests and system level testing in a lab and on installed systems to verify specification compliance and system performance. Key Responsibilities Perform design and theory research and lab testing tasks with limited direction by task lead
Develop expertise in specific areas of design, theory, and testing

• Document work of design, theory, and test in written and presentation form as part of a team
  Contribute to white papers and proposals with supporting background or data as part of a team
  Contribute to technical reports/presentations of projects, journal articles, and conference presentations as part of a team Additional Responsibilities Successful applicant will perform research in the areas of antenna design, electromagnetic, materials characterization, computational electromagnetics, RF design, electromagnetic measurements, integrated circuit design, or related areas.

The candidate will be expected to be well-versed in standard practices in one or more of these areas, and capable of applying and expanding this knowledge base.
Candidates should be willing to work on multiple projects and be willing to learn new skills to meet future project needs. Required Minimum Qualifications Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline
Relevant experience in RF systems that utilize electromagnetic theory (aperture design, antenna measurements, scattering measurements, communication systems design, EM material design and measurements, and related fields are all of interest)
Keen written and oral skills in order to document and convey one’s research to both internal and external customers on a regular basis
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI Security Clearance Preferred Qualifications Active TS/SCI Clearance
MS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline
Experience with computational electromagnetics
Experience with prototype development for EM structures
Experience with electromagnetic measurements Travel Requirements