Quantum & Multiphysics Sensor R&D Engineer

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site

Job summary

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University in State College, PA seeks an analytical and detail-oriented Research and Development Engineer to advance quantum and sensing technologies in national security missions. This on-site role focuses on numerical simulations (primarily electromagnetic) and multi-physics modeling, with literature reviews to inform sponsor decisions.

You will write scripts, produce plots, create reports, and may participate in hands-on optics experiments; a

Qualifications

• Ability to learn numerical simulation software and apply it to electromagnetic and multi-physics problems.
• Strong background in electromagnetics or related field.
• Experience writing white papers or technical reports.
• Ability to perform broad research and summarize findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Use CST to run electromagnetic and multi-physics simulations for sensors and devices.
• Assess topics of interest for government sponsors and review current market options.
• Tackle diverse topics across physics, including niche areas like X-ray physics as needed.
• Conduct hands-on optical experiments when required.
• Write scripts to generate plots and process data.
• Prepare reports or slides summarizing results.

Skills

Numerical simulation

Electromagnetics

Technical writing

Research synthesis

Tools

CST

Python

MATLAB

Job description

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University in State College, PA seeks an analytical and detail-oriented Research and Development Engineer to advance quantum and sensing technologies in national security missions. This on-site role focuses on numerical simulations (primarily electromagnetic) and multi-physics modeling, with literature reviews to inform sponsor decisions.

You will write scripts, produce plots, create reports, and may participate in hands-on optics experiments; a