About the role#
The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State is seeking undergraduate interns to join the Antennas, Computational Electromagnetics, and Propagation Department. You will work as a contributing member of the research staff on projects related to defense science and naval missions.
What you'll do#
- Conduct electromagnetic and antenna analyses.
- Modify and test electromagnetic propagation and antenna models.
- Implement methods from published research for antenna and propagation studies.
- Engage in hands-on research tasks alongside staff members.
What you'll need#
- Coursework in Physics, Mathematics, or Electrical Engineering covering basic electromagnetics, vector calculus, and applications.
- Familiarity with Matlab, Python, or XFdtd.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Ability to obtain a government security clearance.
- Ability to participate in a drug testing program and comply with federal contractor monitoring requirements.
Location & details#
- Location: University Park, Pennsylvania.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time.
- Term: Rolling.
About Penn State University
Penn State University is an educational institution founded in 1855. It operates 24 campuses and serves a student body of nearly 88,000 people. The university focuses on education and research. It is based in University Park, Pennsylvania.
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