Antennas and Electromagnetics Graduate Student Engineering Intern

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

We are seeking Research and Development Engineer interns to join the Antennas and Electromagnetics Department team of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State.

Students studying Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and/or Physics are encouraged to apply. An advanced level degree in technology, engineering or Science disciplines required.

ARL is an authorized DoD Skill Bridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

The successful candidate will work up to 20 hours/week during the fall and spring semesters and 40 hours/week over the summer.

• 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.

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

This is a paid internship that requires onsite support in a classified environment located in State College, PA. Relocation and housing are not provided.

ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus on naval missions and related areas.

You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre‑employment drug screen.

ARL is committed to accessibility, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part of our workforce.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our website .psu.edu.

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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 .

Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster

PA State Labor Law Poster

Affirmative Action

Penn State Policies

Copyright Information

Hotlines

University Park, PA