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The Pennsylvania State University

$18.75 - $24.50/hr

AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS We are seeking Research and Development Undergraduate Engineer interns to join the Antennas, Computational Electromagnetics, and Propagation Department team of the Applied ...

Toyon

Computational Multiphysics Engineer

Goleta, CA · On-site

$125K - $195K/yr

While a background in electromagnetics and antenna design is ideal, we also welcome candidates with strong expertise in computational physics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, or materials science ...

Troy University

Postdoctoral Associate

Troy, AL · On-site

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled researcher with a strong background in semiconductor plasmonics, energy harvesting devices, photonics and computational electromagnetics. Key ...

LLNL

Microwave/RF Engineer

Livermore, CA · On-site

These positions are in the Computational Electromagnetics Group ofthe Computational Engineering Division (CED), within the Engineering Directorate. Depending on your assignment, these positions may ...

LLNL

Microwave/RF Engineer

Livermore, CA

These positions are in the Computational Electromagnetics Group of the Computational Engineering Division (CED), within the Engineering Directorate. Depending on your assignment, these positions may ...

LLNL

Microwave/RF Engineer

Livermore, CA · On-site

$9.7K/wk

These positions are in the Computational Electromagnetics Group of the Computational Engineering Division (CED), within the Engineering Directorate. Depending on your assignment, these positions may ...

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Research Engineer - Computational Electromagnetics

Riverside Research

Beavercreek, OH

$117K - $156K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Riverside Overview

Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country’s most challenging technical problems. All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.

Position Overview

Riverside Research’s Applied Mathematics and Physics Solutions group is seeking a Research Engineer/Scientist to support development of high-impact computational electromagnetics (CEM) codes. The candidate will contribute to research and development of new techniques that advance the state-of-the-art in defense industry CEM tools. Candidates will collaborate with a diverse team whose backgrounds include CEM, scientific computing, physics, computer science, electrical engineering, applied mathematics, and high-performance computing (HPC) at our facilities in Ohio (Dayton), New York (NYC), and Illinois (Champaign). This position will include work on independent research and development (IRAD) and contracts.

Responsibilities

  • Designs, develops, documents, writes tests (unit and integration) and debugs scientific software
  • Researches, prototypes and develops state-of-the-art computational electromagnetics (CEM) and numerical linear algebra algorithms
  • Supports verification and validation studies for in-house and government developed codes
  • Supports code development activities in the group by developing requirements and test plans for software validation and verification
  • Compiles and evaluates test data, prepares technical reports, recommends methods and processes required to meet design objectives on new or improved products and/or processes
  • Applies new methods, algorithms, or processes, and evaluates and communicates conclusions
  • Supports development of intuitive and impactful data visualizations
  • Becomes a subject matter expert in computational methods, mathematics, physics, and/or modeling and simulation

Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of information requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Devises solutions based on limited information and precedent and adapts existing approaches to resolve issues. Uses evaluation, judgment, and interpretation to select right course of action. Work is done independently and is reviewed at critical points. Enhances relationships and networks with senior internal/external partners who are not familiar with the subject matter often requiring persuasion. Adapts style to differing audiences and often advises others on difficult matters.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
  • Education and Experience:
    • Bachelor's in STEM field with 5+ years of experience, or
    • Master's in STEM field with 2+ years of experience, or
    • PhD in STEM field with 0+ years of experience.
    • Relevant years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
  • Experience developing scientific computing and/or HPC software (C, C++, and/or Fortran on and for Linux or other Unix-like systems)
  • Experience with Python or similar languages
  • Experience with applying: Gaussian elimination, data-sparse approximations, finite element methods, ray tracing, or numerical integration
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team
  • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, written and verbal
  • Willingness to learn and perform other duties as assigned
  • Ability to travel (less than 10%)

Desired Qualifications:

  • Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (with poly preferred)
  • STEM degree in physics, electrical engineering, or applied mathematics
  • Familiarity with linear algebra and/or electromagnetics
  • Experience with applying electromagnetic wave theory to problems
  • Experience with numerical techniques
  • Experience with parallel programming on large high-performance computers (MPI and/or OpenMP)
  • Familiarity with computationally focused high-level languages such as MATLAB, Mathematica, Julia, etc.

Global Comp

$117,000 - $156,000 This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location and other factors.

Closing Statement

Riverside Research Institute is a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, where service to our customers and support of our staff is our overall mission. Riverside is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Riverside offers comprehensive compensation and benefit packages to our employees. Riverside bases its employment decisions solely on technical experience, qualifications and other job-related criteria related to our organizational purpose as a not-for-profit company, and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran’s status or any other status legally protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.

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