Antennas, Computational Electromagnetics, and Propagation Intern

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• CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student): please log in to Workday to complete the internal application process. Do not apply through this site.
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• For all other applicants: click “Apply” and complete the external application process.

We are seeking Research and Development Undergraduate Engineer interns to join the Antennas, Computational Electromagnetics, and Propagation Department team of the Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State. Students studying Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, and/or Physics are encouraged to apply.

• 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 an active, hands‑on, contributing member of the research staff at ARL.

• Strong background in Physics, Mathematics, and/or Engineering coursework covering basic electromagnetics and vector calculus.
• Familiarity with at least one of the following tools:
  Matlab, Python, and XFdtd/CST.

Employment requires successful completion of a background check in accordance with university policies. All positions at ARL require the ability to obtain a government security clearance; candidates will be notified during the interview process if this position is subject to a government background investigation. A U.S. citizen is required. Employment also requires a pre‑employment drug screen.

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 the online application process due to a disability, please contact .