Part-Time Antennas and Electromagnetics Engineer

Job Description

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 Skill Bridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.

• 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.

• Completion of Physics, Mathematics, and/or Engineering coursework covering basic electromagnetics, vector calculus, and applications.
• Familiarity with the following tools:
  Matlab, Python, and XFdtd/CST.

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.

The position is fully on‑site located in State College, PA.

Employment with the University requires successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 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.

A U.S. citizenship is required.

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 .