Part-Time Antennas and Electromagnetics Engineer

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (PA, TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University seeks a part-time Research and Development Engineer for the Antennas, Computational Electromagnetics, and Propagation Department. The position involves conducting analyses, modifying models, and serving as a contributing research staff member. Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree and have skills in physics, mathematics, and programming tools.

Qualifications

• Minimally requires a Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Science Discipline.
• Familiarity with Matlab, Python, XFdtd/CST.
• Requires coursework in electromagnetics and vector calculus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct EM and antenna analyses.
• Modify and test EM propagation and antenna models.
• Implement methods from published works for EM propagation and antennas.

Skills

Physics

Mathematics

Electromagnetics

Vector Calculus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science Discipline

Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics preferred

Tools

Matlab

Python

XFdtd/CST

Job description

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

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

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

ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

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.

Minimally requires a Bachelors degree in an Engineering of Science Discipline. A degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics preferred

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.

You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our website at www.arl.psu.edu.

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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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