Computational Electromagnetic Intern
About The Position
Riverside Research’s Applied Mathematics and Physics Solutions team is a research group focused on advancing computational electromagnetics through innovative algorithms, high-performance computing, and applications such as antenna design and radar cross section analysis. Its work spans theory, simulation, and experimentation. The intern will contribute to ongoing computational electromagnetics research. A specific project will be defined based on the intern’s interests and current team priorities. The role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced researchers, gain hands-on experience with simulation tools, and explore topics in electromagnetics. This internship is for summer 2027. All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. citizenship.
Requirements
- Be entering at least junior year in Fall 2027 in an undergraduate program in Physics, Astronomy, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
- Have 1–2 years of experience with Python scripting.
- Have 1–2 years of experience with C, C++, or Fortran.
- Have 1–2 years of familiarity with the Linux command line.
- Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with electromagnetics fundamentals, including Maxwell's equations and boundary conditions.
- 1–2 years of experience with Windows code development.
- Experience with version control (Git).
- Experience with MPI and OpenMP.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing, testing, or optimizing tools that solve Maxwell's equations.
- Contribute to code development, data analysis, and/or visualization.
- Participate in group meetings and present findings or progress.
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation and benefit packages are offered to employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
