Antenna & EM Propagation Research Intern

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); Hybrid; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

A leading university in the U.S. seeks Research and Development Undergraduate Engineer interns for the Applied Research Laboratory. Candidates pursuing degrees in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics are encouraged to apply. Interns will conduct EM analyses, modify models, and implement methodologies from literature. Strong physics, mathematics, and engineering coursework is required, along with familiarity with tools like Matlab and Python. This role may offer a hybrid work option, depending on approval.

Qualifications

• Courses in electromagnetics, vector calculus, and applications required.
• U.S. citizenship is mandatory.
• Ability to obtain a government security clearance necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct EM and antenna analyses.
• Modify and test EM propagation and antenna models.
• Implement methodologies from published work.

Skills

Physics coursework

Mathematics coursework

Engineering coursework

Familiarity with Matlab

Familiarity with Python

Familiarity with XFdtd/CST

Education

Pursuing degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics

Tools

Matlab

Python

XFdtd/CST

Job description

A leading university in the U.S. seeks Research and Development Undergraduate Engineer interns for the Applied Research Laboratory. Candidates pursuing degrees in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics are encouraged to apply. Interns will conduct EM analyses, modify models, and implement methodologies from literature. Strong physics, mathematics, and engineering coursework is required, along with familiarity with tools like Matlab and Python. This role may offer a hybrid work option, depending on approval.