Modeling & Simulation Engineer; Internship or PT

Build and use electromagnetic and multiphysics models to guide the design of plasma-enabled antennas and communications hardware. This part‑time role, suitable for an advanced engineering intern or early‑career modeler, connects simulation with laboratory results so a multidisciplinary team can make informed prototype and design decisions.

• Develop coupled electromagnetic and plasma models for antenna chambers, matching networks, and enclosures.
• Run frequency-domain, time-domain, and coupled‑physics analyses, with careful meshing, boundary conditions, and convergence checks.
• Plan parameter sweeps and design trade studies across geometry, materials, plasma properties, control approaches, and packaging constraints.
• Create reusable, scriptable analysis workflows; quantify uncertainty and turn results into practical design recommendations.
• Work with RF, electrical, mechanical, and test colleagues to plan experiments and compare predictions with measurements such as S-parameters and radiation patterns.
• Investigate differences between model predictions and hardware measurements, document assumptions and confidence, and communicate findings in technical notes and design reviews.

• Currently pursuing or recently completed an advanced degree in electrical, applied physics, mechanical, aerospace, computational science, or a related field.
• Coursework or project experience in electromagnetics, antennas, RF engineering, numerical methods, plasma physics, or physics‑based modeling.
• Substantial hands‑on experience with at least one finite element modeling environment.
• Ability to meet requirements for work on U.S. government and national‑security programs.
• Careful, reproducible approach to analysis, with the ability to explain findings and limitations clearly.

Experience with COMSOL Multiphysics Plasma Module; antenna, RF, plasma, resonator, high‑temperature? Actually I'm not sure.

The position is part‑time. Listed benefits include employer‑paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, 14 weeks of paid parental leave, flexible paid time off subject to management approval, professional development, and optional retirement, FSA, and equity programs.