Employment Opportunities

Propagation Research Associates, Inc., (PRA) is a growing small business, and we are always looking for motivated individuals interested in employment and career opportunities. Included below are descriptions of current job openings as well as positions that may open in the near future.

To apply for a current position, follow the links under the opening to the job boards maintaining our current postings and apply through the job board. You may also send your resume and a completed PRA Employment Application by mail to

   PRA Personnel
   1275 Kennestone Circle, Suite 100
   Marietta, GA 30066

or by fax to 770-795-8134. For further information, email jobs@pra-corp.com.

Current Openings

Scientist/Engineer, Senior - Full Time

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Status: Fulltime
Job Category: Engineering
Career Level: Experienced (Non-manager) 		Location: Marietta, GA
Relevant Work Experience: 7-15 Years
Education Level: MS (Ph.D. preferred)
Propagation Research Associates, Inc., (PRA) is looking for an individual to join an exciting and innovative new small business with opportunities for growth and career development.
 
Job Description: PRA is a small business focused on technologies involving EM wave propagation (radar, communications, optics, RFID, etc.) and is looking for an individual to work in signal processing algorithm development focused on applications in electromagnetic wave propagation phenomenology. The individual should have a fundamental understanding of electromagnetic wave propagation such as radar, communications, optics, etc. This position requires the development of modeling and analysis of electromagnetic wave propagation and scattering, signal processing techniques to derive useful information from measurements, and the development of prototype systems and hardware.

The successful candidate will: have the ability to communicate the challenges and benefits of competing approaches to engineering, scientific, and technical audiences; be able to operate with minimal supervision; make sound decisions based on engineering judgment; manage the direction of research projects; and grow the PRA customer base through proactive identification of problems and solutions.

Responsibilities for the position will depend upon experience and placement level and will typically include:
  • Develop expertise in the areas of radar, atmospheric physics, and electromagnetic wave propagation.
  • Make sound decisions based on engineering judgment.
  • Represent company with customers and partners.
  • Develop new program directions/engineering approaches to solve customer problems.
    • The following is a list of requirements:
  • Background in physics, mathematics, electrical engineering, or related discipline.
  • 5-10 years experience with modeling and analysis.
  • Experience with time series processing.
  • MS or PhD, PhD preferred.
  • MATLAB experience.
  • Experience with scientific programming using major language (C/C++, FORTRAN, …).
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
    • The ideal experience for the candidate would include:
  • Experience with radar, sonar, digital beamforming, or STAP/SFAP.
  • Customer development/interface experience.
    • U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
     
    All PRA positions are located in Marietta, GA.
     
    We offer our employees an outstanding benefits package which includes: a competitive salary, medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance plans, 401K with company match, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays and vacation.
     
    PRA is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veterans status, or any other protected factor. PRA maintains a Drug Free Workplace.

    Scientist/Engineer - Full Time

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    Status: Fulltime
    Job Category: Engineering
    Career Level: Experienced (Non-manager)     		Location: Marietta, GA
    Relevant Work Experience: 4-8 Years
    Education Level: BS (MS preferred)
    Propagation Research Associates, Inc., (PRA) is looking for an individual to join an exciting and innovative new small business with opportunities for growth and career development.
     
    Job Description: PRA is a small business focused on applications involving EM wave propagation (radar, communications, optics, RFID, etc.) and is looking for an individual to work in algorithm development focused on applications in electromagnetic wave propagation phenomenology. The individual should have a fundamental understanding of electromagnetic wave propagation such as radar, communications, optics, etc. The applications will involve modeling and analysis of electromagnetic wave propagation and scattering. The ability to communicate the challenges and benefits of competing approaches to engineering, scientific, and technical audiences is essential in this dynamic environment, as is the ability to operate effectively as part of a small cross- functional team.

    Responsibilities for this position include:
  • Develop expertise in the areas of radar, atmospheric physics, and electromagnetic wave propagation.
    • The following is a list of requirements:
  • Background in physics, mathematics, electrical engineering, or related discipline.
  • 4-8 years experience with modeling and analysis.
  • BS or MS, MS preferred.
  • MATLAB experience.
  • Experience with scientific programming and modeling using any major language (C/C++, FORTRAN, …).
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills desired.
    • Ideal experience for the candidate would include:
  • Hands-on experience with RF hardware and test equipment.
  • Experience with high fidelity RF link modeling and simulation.
  • Time series processing.
  • Experience with digital signal processors, FPGAs, or embedded systems.
    • U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
     
    All PRA positions are located in Marietta, GA.
     
    We offer our employees an outstanding benefits package which includes: a competitive salary, medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance plans, 401K with company match, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays and vacation.
     
    PRA is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veterans status, or any other protected factor. PRA maintains a Drug Free Workplace.

    Senior RF Systems Engineer - Full Time

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    Status: Fulltime
    Job Category: Engineering
    Career Level: Experienced (Manager)     		Location: Marietta, GA
    Relevant Work Experience: 10 Years
    Education Level: MS or higher
    Propagation Research Associates, Inc., (PRA) is looking for an individual to join an exciting and innovative new small business with opportunities for growth and career development.
     
    Job Description: PRA is a small business focused on applications involving EM wave propagation (radar, communications, optics, RFID, etc.) and is looking for a Systems Engineer to lead teams in independent research and development, design, and fabrication of novel radar/RF technologies. Applicant must have proven ability to provide technical leadership and mentoring to design teams in radar or RF systems research and development.

    The successful candidate will: have the ability to communicate the challenges and benefits of competing approaches to engineering, scientific, and technical audiences; be able to operate independently; make sound decisions based on engineering judgment; manage the direction of research projects and prototype development; and grow the PRA customer base through proactive identification of problems and solutions.

    Responsibilities for this position include:
  • Interact with customers to develop new program areas and develop system objectives and constraints.
  • Translate objectives into architectural concepts, system quantitative and functional requirements, and develop system specifications and external interfaces.
  • Perform trade-off analyses; perform modeling, simulation, and analysis of alternatives that evaluate system effectiveness, utility, and performance.
  • Support new business development with proposals.
  • Lead multidiscipline design teams in fabrication/code, integration, and test activities.
  • Provide technical oversight for subcontractors/suppliers.
    • The following is a list of requirements:
  • M.S. or Ph.D. in electrical engineering, mathematics, physics, or related engineering discipline, Ph.D. preferred.
  • A minimum of 10 years relevant experience.
  • Demonstrated hands-on technical expertise with RF analog electronics and test equipment.
  • Relevant RF systems design experience.
  • Significant programming experience.
  • Interpersonal communications skills and ability to work in a team environment.
  • Proposal development experience.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
    • U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
     
    All PRA positions are located in Marietta, GA.
     
    We offer our employees an outstanding benefits package which includes: a competitive salary, medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance plans, 401K with company match, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays and vacation.
     
    PRA is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veterans status, or any other protected factor. PRA maintains a Drug Free Workplace.

    RF/Digital Systems Engineer/Scientist - Full Time

    Status: Fulltime
    Job Category: Engineering
    Career Level: Experienced (Non-manager)     		Location: Marietta, GA
    Relevant Work Experience: 4-8 Years
    Education Level: BS (MS preferred)
    Propagation Research Associates, Inc., (PRA) is looking for an individual to join an exciting and innovative new small business with opportunities for growth and career development.
     
    Job Description: PRA is a small business focused on applications involving EM wave propagation (radar, communications, optics, RFID, etc.) and is looking for an individual to implement signal processing algorithms in hardware. The individual should have a fundamental understanding of electromagnetic wave propagation such as radar, communications, optics, etc., as well as a deep understanding of signal processing hardware, programmable logic devices, and RF analog electronics.
    The successful candidate will: have the ability to communicate the challenges and benefits of competing approaches to engineering, scientific, and technical audiences; be able to operate with a moderate level of supervision; and make sound decisions based on engineering judgment.

    Responsibilities for this position include:
  • Develop digital versions of signal processing algorithms.
  • Perform trade studies on optimal (time, money, effort) implementation approaches.
  • Design/build/test prototype hardware.
  • Support proposal writing for new work.
    • The following is a list of requirements:
  • Background in physics, mathematics, electrical engineering, or related discipline.
  • 4-8 years experience with modeling and analysis.
  • Expertise in radar, electromagnetic wave propagation, software-defined radio receivers, or design of ultra-sound sensors.
  • Detailed understanding of digital implementations of filtering, convolution, and linear algebra.
  • Hands-on experience with RF hardware and test equipment.
  • BS or MS, MS preferred.
  • MATLAB experience.
  • Experience with scientific programming using C/C++.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
    • U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
     
    All PRA positions are located in Marietta, GA.
     
    We offer our employees an outstanding benefits package which includes: a competitive salary, medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance plans, 401K with company match, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays and vacation.
     
    PRA is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veterans status, or any other protected factor. PRA maintains a Drug Free Workplace.

    Project Manager - Full Time

    Status: Fulltime
    Job Category: Engineering
    Career Level: Manager (Supervisor of Staff)     		Location: Marietta, GA
    Relevant Work Experience: 5-10 Years
    Education Level: BS (MS preferred)
    Propagation Research Associates, Inc., (PRA) is looking for an individual to join an exciting and innovative new small business with opportunities for growth and career development.
     
    Job Description: PRA is a small business focused on applications involving EM wave propagation (radar, communications, optics, RFID, etc.) and is looking for a Project Manager to ensure technical and business success of our research and development efforts. This position reports directly to senior management and will work closely with our technical team of electrical engineers, physicists, mathematicians, and technicians. This role will share joint responsibility with the primary technical lead for managing the timeline, budget, and resources dedicated to each project. The Project Manager will also be responsible for developing processes and tools to make projects run more smoothly. This position requires strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to communicate objectives and motivate team members.

    Responsibilities for the position will depend upon experience and placement level and will typically include:
  • Manage projects to deliver finished products by scheduled dates.
  • Motivate all employees to maximize individual contributions to objectives.
  • Develop and manage project scope, schedule, milestones, resources, work assignments, cost tracking, and risk analysis throughout project.
  • Understand the business and technical objects well enough to guide project execution.
  • Provide weekly project reviews to upper management.
  • Satisfy project reporting requirements.
  • Develop task plans, cost and resource models, and schedules for proposal development.
  • Work with other portions of the organization to identify opportunities that can be leveraged from a development or sales standpoint.
  • Review and recommend change to all systems, policies, and procedures as needed to enhance the mission of the organization.
    • The following is a list of requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in physics, mathematics, electrical engineering, or related discipline.
  • Masters degree in Technical subject area or Technical Management preferred.
  • Experience in Research and Development environment.
  • 5-10 years project management experience.
  • Systems engineering experience preferred.
  • Advanced expertise in MS Project and MS Office.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
  • Strong organizational and management skills.
    • U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
     
    All PRA positions are located in Marietta, GA.
     
    We offer our employees an outstanding benefits package which includes: a competitive salary, medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance plans, 401K with company match, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays and vacation.
     
    PRA is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veterans status, or any other protected factor. PRA maintains a Drug Free Workplace.

    Anticipated Openings

    Interested individuals may submit resumes for the following positions in anticipation of future openings.

    Scientific Programmer - Full Time

    Status: Fulltime
    Job Category: Engineering
    Career Level: Experienced (Non-manager)     		Location: Marietta, GA
    Relevant Work Experience: 2-5 Years
    Education Level: BS (MS preferred)
    Propagation Research Associates, Inc., (PRA) is looking for an individual to join an exciting and innovative new small business with opportunities for growth and career development.
     
    Job Description: PRA is a small business focused on applications involving EM wave propagation (radar, communications, optics, RFID, etc.) and is looking for an individual who can work with the primary algorithm developers, translating their ideas into efficient code for the purpose of simulation, analysis, and further refinement. This position requires the ability to craft organized and efficient simulations, development of unit testing procedures to verify operation, and code maintenance. The ideal candidate will be able to communicate the challenges and benefits of competing approaches to engineering, scientific, and technical audiences, and operate effectively as part of a small cross-functional team of scientists and engineers.

    Responsibilities for this position include:
  • Developing high-fidelity (3 or more degrees of freedom) kinetic simulations (e.g. target and interceptor flight paths).
  • Implementing baseband/IF/RF field level sensor models.
  • Implementing signal processing algorithms.
  • Developing tools to visualize and process simulation outputs to assist with analysis and presentation of results.
  • Building interfaces to third party codes.
  • Managing and maintaining code repositories.
    • The following is a list of requirements:
  • Background in physics and/or mathematics, electrical engineering, or related discipline.
  • 2-5 years experience desired, will consider exceptional new graduates.
  • Minimum education requirement is a Bachelor degree, Master degree desirable.
  • Extensive scientific programming and modeling experience using any major language (MATLAB, C/C++, FORTRAN, etc.).
  • MATLAB experience required and the ability to work with other programming languages not in the candidate's specialty area.
  • Experience programming in a Unix environment desired.
  • Strong code debugging, testing, and verification skills.
  • Experience with proposal preparation desired.
  • Ability to be flexible, versatile, and adaptable in day-to-day activities.
  • Interpersonal communications skills and ability to work in a team environment required.
  • Good verbal, written, and presentation skills desired.
    • The ideal candidate will posses experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Implementation of Partial Derivative Equations (Finite Difference, Finite Element, Spectral Methods) in code.
  • Numerically efficient linear algebra methods.
  • Time series processing.
    • U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
     
    All PRA positions are located in Marietta, GA.
     
    We offer our employees an outstanding benefits package which includes: a competitive salary, medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance plans, 401K with company match, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays and vacation.
     
    PRA is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veterans status, or any other protected factor. PRA maintains a Drug Free Workplace.

    Scientist/Engineer, Junior - Full Time

    Status: Fulltime
    Job Category: Engineering
    Career Level: Experienced (Non-manager)     		Location: Marietta, GA
    Relevant Work Experience: 2-5 Years
    Education Level: BS (MS preferred)
    Propagation Research Associates, Inc., (PRA) is looking for an individual to join an exciting and innovative new small business with opportunities for growth and career development.
     
    Job Description: PRA is a small business focused on applications involving EM wave propagation (radar, communications, optics, RFID, etc.) and is looking for an individual to work in algorithm development focused on applications in electromagnetic wave propagation phenomenology. The individual should have a fundamental understanding of electromagnetic wave propagation such as radar, communications, optics, etc. The applications will involve modeling and analysis of electromagnetic wave propagation and scattering. The ability to communicate the challenges and benefits of competing approaches to engineering, scientific, and technical audiences is essential in this dynamic environment, as is the ability to operate effectively as part of a small cross-functional team.

    Responsibilities for this position include:
  • Develop expertise in the areas of radar, atmospheric physics, and electromagnetic wave propagation.
    • The following is a list of requirements:
  • Background in physics, mathematics, electrical engineering, or related discipline.
  • 2-5 years experience desired, will consider exceptional new graduates.
  • BS or MS, MS preferred.
  • MATLAB experience.
  • Experience with scientific programming and modeling using any major language (C/C++, FORTRAN, …).
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
    • Ideal experience for the candidate would include:
  • Hands on experience with RF hardware and test equipment.
  • Experience with high fidelity RF link modeling and simulation.
  • Time series processing.
  • Experience with digital signal processors, FPGAs, or embedded systems.
    • U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
     
    All PRA positions are located in Marietta, GA.
     
    We offer our employees an outstanding benefits package which includes: a competitive salary, medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance plans, 401K with company match, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays and vacation.
     
    PRA is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veterans status, or any other protected factor. PRA maintains a Drug Free Workplace.

    Principal Radar Design Engineer - Full Time

    Status: Fulltime
    Job Category: Engineering
    Career Level: Experienced (Manager)     		Location: Marietta, GA
    Relevant Work Experience: 20 Years
    Education Level: MS or higher
    Job Description: PRA is a small business focused on applications involving EM wave propagation (radar, communications, optics, RFID, etc.) and is looking for a lead engineer for the design and development of radar and RF prototype hardware. Candidate will be able to start from a design concept, complete required engineering, validate the RF design via brassboard test and troubleshooting. Candidate will have the ability to design RF receivers and transmitters and have fundamental knowledge of antennas and signal processing. The candidate must be able to perform laboratory testing to guarantee the product performance and have experience with network and spectrum analyzer measurements. Candidate must be able to understand the performance of basic RF components such as amplifiers, analog filters, mixers, and analog-to-digital converters and should be able to assess VSWR and inter-modulation products in receiver designs. In addition the candidate should be able to direct and assess the performance of RF technicians working in a laboratory environment.

    Responsibilities for this position include:
  • Play a lead role in development projects (often from concept to demonstration of prototype) which may range from designing complete RF transmitter and receiver systems to minor changes to existing designs.
  • Contribute to cross functional teams that include algorithm developers and software and DSP/digital design engineers to ensure overall project success.
  • Provide circuit level design and implementation for prototype hardware.
  • Oversee the development and maintenance of an EM laboratory.
  • Provide direction for junior level engineers and technicians.
    • The following is a list of requirements:
  • M.S. Electrical Engineering and a minimum of twenty years experience as an RF design engineer, exceptional candidates with less education will be considered.
  • Detailed understanding of analog modulation methods with a basic understanding of digital signal processing techniques.
  • Skilled in radio systems and discrete circuit level design at frequencies up to 18 GHz. Significant ‘hands on′ experience in transmitter/receiver design, fabrication, and test.
  • Significant knowledge in the following areas: RF system design architecture tradeoffs including link analysis of RF systems in realistic environments; phase locked oscillator performance optimization; use of RF simulation tools.
  • Effective communication skills for daily interaction with project teams that consist of both scientists and engineers.
    • U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
     
    All PRA positions are located in Marietta, GA.
     
    We offer our employees an outstanding benefits package which includes: a competitive salary, medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance plans, 401K with company match, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays and vacation.
     
    PRA is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veterans status, or any other protected factor. PRA maintains a Drug Free Workplace.

    RF Hardware Engineer or Senior RF Hardware Engineer - Full Time

    Status: Fulltime
    Job Category: Engineering
    Career Level: Experienced (Non-manager)     		Location: Marietta, GA
    Relevant Work Experience: 5-10 Years
    Education Level: MS (Ph.D. preferred)
    Job Description: PRA is a small business focused on applications involving EM wave propagation (radar, communications, optics, RFID, etc.) and is looking for a qualified candidate who will lead teams in independent research and development, design, and fabrication of novel Radar/RF technologies. A proven ability to provide technical leadership and mentoring to design teams in Radar or RF systems research and development is desired. The ability to communicate the challenges and benefits of competing approaches to engineering, scientific, and technical audiences is essential in this dynamic environment, as is the ability to operate effectively as part of a small cross functional team.

    Responsibilities for this position include:
  • Translation of objectives into architectural concepts, system quantitative and functional requirements, and development of system specifications and external interfaces.
  • Trade-off analysis; modeling, simulation, and analysis of alternatives that evaluate system effectiveness, utility, and performance.
  • Development of proposals.
  • Contribute to multidiscipline design teams in fabrication/code, integration, and test activities.
  • Technical oversight for subcontractors/suppliers.
    • The following is a list of requirements:
  • M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related engineering discipline, Ph.D. preferred.
  • A minimum of 2-5 years experience for junior level, 5-10 years experience for senior level.
  • Demonstrated hands-on technical expertise.
  • Significant programming experience.
  • Interpersonal communications skills and ability to work in a team environment.
  • Superior oral and written communications skills.
    • U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
     
    All PRA positions are located in Marietta, GA.
     
    We offer our employees an outstanding benefits package which includes: a competitive salary, medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance plans, 401K with company match, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays and vacation.
     
    PRA is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veterans status, or any other protected factor. PRA maintains a Drug Free Workplace.