Antenna & Electromagnetics R&D Engineer (Part‑Time)

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 41,328,000; Part time

Job summary

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University seeks a part‑time Research and Development Engineer to join the Antennas, Computational Electromagnetics, and Propagation Department in State College, PA. This on‑site role supports EM analyses and model development within a secure, government‑contract environment.

The position emphasizes hands‑on research, collaboration with ARL staff, and adherence to university background and security requirements. Remote work is not guaranteed.

Qualifications

• Completion of Physics, Mathematics, and/or Engineering coursework covering basic electromagnetics, vector calculus, and applications.
• Familiarity with Matlab, Python, and XFdtd/CST.

Responsibilities

• Conduct EM and antenna analyses.
• Modify and test EM propagation and antenna models.
• Implement various methods from published works for EM propagation and antennas.
• Serve as an active, hands‑on, contributing member of the research staff at ARL.

Skills

Physics

Mathematics

Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Mathematics / Physics

Tools

Matlab

Python

XFdtd/CST

Job description

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University seeks a part‑time Research and Development Engineer to join the Antennas, Computational Electromagnetics, and Propagation Department in State College, PA. This on‑site role supports EM analyses and model development within a secure, government‑contract environment.

The position emphasizes hands‑on research, collaboration with ARL staff, and adherence to university background and security requirements. Remote work is not guaranteed.