Antennas, Computational Electromagnetics, and Propagation Intern

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) invites undergraduate Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics students to join as Research and Development Interns in the Antennas, Computational Electromagnetics, and Propagation Department.

Interns will conduct EM and antenna analyses, test and modify propagation and antenna models, and implement methods from published works under supervision at ARL. Remote or hybrid work is not guaranteed.

Qualifications

• Sufficient 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 methods from published works for EM propagation and antennas.
• Serve as active, hands-on, contributing members of the ARL research staff.

Skills

Physics/Math/Eng coursework

Matlab

Python

XFdtd/CST

Tools

Matlab

Python

XFdtd/CST

Job description

We are seeking Research and Development Undergraduate Engineer interns to join the Antennas, Computational Electromagnetics, and Propagation Department team of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State.

Students studying Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and/or Physics are encouraged to apply.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

You Will:

• 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 active, hands-on, contributing members of the research staff at ARL.

Required skills:

• Sufficient Physics, Mathematics, and /or Engineering course work covering basic electromagnetics, vector calculus, and applications
• Familiarity with some of the following tools: Matlab; Python; and XFdtd/CST

ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus on naval missions and related areas.

For further information on ARL, visit our website at www.arl.psu.edu.

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Notice regarding employment at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL): Employees must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance, participate in the ARL drug testing program, and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors. ARL operates in a secure information environment involving Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Classified information. Personal electronic devices brought onsite must be registered and may be restricted from certain areas. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.

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