About the role#
Riverside Research is looking for a Computational Electromagnetic Intern for the summer of 2027. You will join the Applied Mathematics and Physics Solutions team in Champaign, Illinois. This group focuses on computational electromagnetics, high-performance computing, and applications like antenna design and radar cross section analysis. You will work alongside experienced researchers on simulation tools and ongoing research projects.
What you'll do#
- Develop, test, and optimize tools that solve Maxwell's equations.
- Contribute to code development, data analysis, and visualization tasks.
- Attend group meetings to present your progress and findings.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate program in Physics, Astronomy, Computer Science, or Applied Mathematics, entering at least your junior year in Fall 2027.
- 1-2 years of experience with Python scripting.
- 1-2 years of experience with C, C++, or Fortran.
- 1-2 years of experience using the Linux command line.
- US citizenship is required.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with electromagnetics fundamentals, Windows code development, Git, MPI, and OpenMP is a plus.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship based on-site in Champaign, Illinois.
- The term is for Summer 2027.
About Riverside Research
Riverside Research is a nonprofit organization established in 1967. It focuses on scientific research for the US government and the public interest. The company employs approximately 802 people across several locations including Fairfax, Virginia. Its technical work spans fields like machine learning, optics, electromagnetics, and systems engineering.
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