2026 PhD Graduate - RF Metamaterial Researcher

Overview

Do you enjoy designing and prototyping novel metasurfaces, and devices for manipulating electromagnetic fields at RF and microwave frequencies? Are you proficient with computational electromagnetic (CEM) tools such as CST and COMSOL, for the simulation and optimization of RF metasurfaces, and in developing custom software to interface to CEM tools?

Are you skilled in experiment design and using radio frequency (RF) hardware and associated software to characterize RF prototypes? Do you have experience configuring and operating RF systems composed of antennas, vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and signal generators to characterize RF surfaces? Are you interested in engaging in and learning about processes for fabricating and integrating printed circuit boards?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!

Our computational and experimental researchers are passionate about developing innovative solutions that can impact the future development and application of advanced microwave devices, materials, and systems. We are committed to scientific excellence and continuous learning / improvement, valuing high-risk, high-reward ideas, honest discussion, and open collaboration.

We are seeking a creative RF researcher to help us fulfill the technical needs of existing projects growing new ones. As a member of our team, you'll contribute to research that proceeds from computational modeling and optimization through prototyping and characterization to real-world transitioned technologies.

As an RF Researcher, your primary responsibility will be to work closely with our team to design, prototype, and fabricate novel metasurfaces and intelligent structures designed for manipulating RF fields. In addition, you will participate in performing anechoic chamber measurements and devise RF testbeds to characterize the performance of electromagnetic prototypes, analyze data, and propose design refinements. Finally, you will advance independent research and development ideas while collaborating with a team of physicists, engineers, and fabrication technicians to gain deeper insights into sensors, devices, and related phenomena.

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