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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 ...

$18.75 - $24.50/hr

We are seeking Research and Development Engineer interns to join the antennas, Computational Electromagnetics and Propagation Department team of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State.

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Antennas, Computational Electromagnetics, and Propagation Intern

Penn State University

University Park, PA • On-site

$18.50 - $24.50/hr

Part-time

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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION 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 Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State.
Students studying Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and/or Physics are encouraged to apply
You will:
  • Conduct EM and antenna analyses
  • Modify and test EM propagation and antenna models
  • Implement various methods from published works for EM propagation and antennas
  • Serve as active, hands-on, contributing members of the research staff at ARL.

Required skills:
  • Sufficient Physics, Mathematics, and /or Engineering course work covering basic electromagnetics, vector calculus, and applications
  • Familiarity with some of the following tools: Matlab; Python; and XFdtd/CST

ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus on naval missions and related areas.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our website at www.arl.psu.edu.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
All positions at ARL require candidates to possess the ability to obtain a government security clearance; you will be notified during the interview process if this position is subject to a government background investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
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