Part-Time Antennas and Electromagnetics Engineer

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in electromagnetics, antennas, and numerical methods, with experience in Matlab and Python; familiarity with CST/XFdtd preferred. Remote work is not guaranteed; campus on-site work in State College, PA is expected.

Qualifications

• Background in physics, mathematics, or engineering with electromagnetics emphasis.
• Familiarity with Matlab, Python, and XFdtd/CST or CST tools is preferred.
• Academic degree in relevant field is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct EM and antenna analyses.
• Modify and test EM propagation and antenna models.
• Implement methods from published works for EM propagation and antennas.
• Collaborate as an active member of the ARL research staff.

Skills

Electromagnetics

Antennas analysis

Mathematics

Engineering principles

Matlab

Python

XFdtd/CST

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics

Tools

Matlab

Python

XFdtd/CST

Job description

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.

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

Preferred Skills:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics

Your working location will be fully on-site located in State College, PA

ARL's purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our website at www.arl.psu.edu.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

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

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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