Antennas, Computational Electromagnetics, and Propagation Intern

Penn State University • University Park, IL

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About The Position

Penn State’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) is seeking Research and Development Undergraduate Engineer interns to join its Antennas, Computational Electromagnetics, and Propagation Department. Students studying Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, and/or Physics are encouraged to apply. Interns serve as active, hands-on contributing members of ARL’s research staff and work on electromagnetic and antenna analysis, modeling, and implementation of methods from published research.

ARL is part of Penn State and serves as a university center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies, with a focus on naval missions and related areas. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and eligible to obtain a government security clearance. Employment requires successful completion of background checks and participation in ARL’s drug testing program, as well as compliance with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors. ARL operates in a secure information environment; personal electronic devices brought onsite must be registered and may be restricted in certain areas.

Requirements

• Sufficient coursework in Physics, Mathematics, and/or Engineering covering basic electromagnetics, vector calculus, and applications.
• Familiarity with some of the following tools: MATLAB, Python, and XFdtd/CST.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance.
• Must complete required background checks and participate in ARL’s drug testing program, and comply with applicable electronic and physical monitoring requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Students studying Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, and/or Physics are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electromagnetic and antenna analyses.
• Modify and test electromagnetic propagation and antenna models.
• Implement methods for electromagnetic propagation and antennas from published works.
• Serve as an active, hands-on contributing member of the ARL research staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed