Quantum & Multiphysics R&D Engineer (Hybrid)

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University; University Park (TX); Hybrid; USD 92,100 - 200,808; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is seeking an analytical R&D Engineer to join the Quantum Research Department. You will perform electromagnetic and multi-physics simulations, review emerging sensor technologies, and contribute to assessments supporting national security projects.

Expect to work on diverse physics topics, with opportunities for hands-on optics work and scripting for data visualization.

Qualifications

• Experience with numerical simulation software or the ability to quickly learn such tools.
• Strong understanding of electromagnetics.
• Proven ability to write white papers or technical reports.
• Ability to perform broad research and summarize findings.

Responsibilities

• Use numerical simulation software (primarily CST) for simulations, often electromagnetic and sometimes multi-physics.
• Perform assessment work on topics of interest to government sponsors, including literature reviews.
• Work on topics spanning different physics domains, including occasional X-ray physics depending on sponsor needs.
• Occasionally perform hands-on experimental work in optics.
• Write scripts to generate plots and process data; prepare reports and slides summarizing results.

Skills

Numerical simulation software

Electromagnetics

Scientific writing

Literature review

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science

Tools

CST

MATLAB

Python

Job description

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is seeking an analytical R&D Engineer to join the Quantum Research Department. You will perform electromagnetic and multi-physics simulations, review emerging sensor technologies, and contribute to assessments supporting national security projects.

Expect to work on diverse physics topics, with opportunities for hands-on optics work and scripting for data visualization.