Part-Time Antennas and Electromagnetics Engineer

Applied Research Laboratory at the Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading research institution is seeking a part-time Research and Development Engineer to join their Antennas, Computational Electromagnetics, and Propagation Department. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science and experience with EM analyses and relevant tools. This role supports U.S. military transitions and requires a government background check.

Qualifications

• Minimally requires a Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Science Discipline.
• A degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics is preferred.
• Sufficient coursework in electromagnetics, vector calculus, and applications.

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 active, hands-on members of the research staff.

Skills

Physics understanding

Mathematics coursework

Engineering coursework

Familiarity with Matlab

Familiarity with Python

Familiarity with XFdtd/CST

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

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

Job description

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 or Science Discipline. A degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics is 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.

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