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The Pennsylvania State University

AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS We are seeking a part-time Research and Development Engineer to join the Antennas, Computational Electromagnetics, and Propagation Department team of the Applied Research ...

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 ...

The Pennsylvania State University

$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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Microwave/RF Engineer

Livermore, CA · On-site

Provide electromagnetics knowledge to interdisciplinary teams, work under general supervision, assist in determining own tasks and milestones, consult on experimental design, analyze, and recommend ...

LLNL

Microwave/RF Engineer

Livermore, CA

Provide electromagnetics knowledge to interdisciplinary teams, work under general supervision, assist in determining own tasks and milestones, consult on experimental design, analyze, and recommend ...

LLNL

Microwave/RF Engineer

Livermore, CA · On-site

$9.7K/wk

Provide electromagnetics knowledge to interdisciplinary teams, work under general supervision, assist in determining own tasks and milestones, consult on experimental design, analyze, and recommend ...

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An Electromagnetics job involves studying, designing, and applying electromagnetic fields and waves in various industries, such as telecommunications, aerospace, and medical imaging. Professionals in this field work on antennas, RF/microwave circuits, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and wave propagation. They use computational tools and analytical methods to solve complex electromagnetic problems. Careers in electromagnetics can be found in research, product development, testing, and regulatory compliance.

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Part-Time Antennas and Electromagnetics Engineer

Penn State University

University Park, PA • On-site

Part-time

Posted 25 days ago

Penn State University rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 103 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

228th of 617 rated colleges and universities

Job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
  • CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  • CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  • If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

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 a part-time Research and Development Engineer to join the Antennas, Computational Electromagnetics, and Propagation Department team of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members 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

Preferred Skills:
  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics

Your working location will be fully on-site located in State College, PA
ARL's purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC). 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.
Notice regarding employment at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL):Employees must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance, participate in the ARL drug testing program, and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors. ARL operates in a secure information environment involving Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Classified information. Personal electronic devices brought onsite must be registered and may be restricted from certain areas. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
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Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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