Scientist I

Electro Magnetic Applications, Inc.; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Electromagnetic Applications, Inc. in Lakewood, Colorado is seeking an early-career scientist to model how electromagnetic energy affects aircraft, spacecraft, and other complex systems.

You will run simulations, support testing, and write up results for aerospace primes and emerging technology companies. This is a hands-on technical role in our Lakewood, CO office, with mentoring from experts recognized internationally in electromagnetics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Coursework in electromagnetics and differential equations.
• Strong analytical skills and curiosity about hard technical problems.
• Clear written and verbal communication, and comfort working directly with customers.

Responsibilities

• Build and run numerical models of electromagnetic effects, such as lightning, EMC, and RF propagation.
• Analyze simulation and test data and explain what it means for the customer's design.
• Support testing and measurement work when projects call for it.
• Write technical reports and prepare client presentations.
• Work with engineers and scientists across teams on project execution and on improving our workflows.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Clear written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Numerical modeling tools

RF propagation exposure

Lightning hardening exposure

Job description

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Electromagnetic Effects Scientist I (Aerospace & Defense)

001 Lakewood, CO, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1006

Salary Range: $72,000.00 To $81,000.00 Annually

About the Role

EMA is looking for an early-career scientist to model how electromagnetic energy affects aircraft, spacecraft, and other complex systems. You will run simulations, support testing, and write up results for aerospace primes and emerging technology companies. This is a hands-on technical role in our Lakewood, CO office, with mentoring from experts recognized internationally in electromagnetics.

What You'll Do

• Build and run numerical models of electromagnetic effects, such as lightning, EMC, and RF propagation
• Analyze simulation and test data and explain what it means for the customer's design
• Support testing and measurement work when projects call for it
• Write technical reports and prepare client presentations
• Work with engineers and scientists across teams on project execution and on improving our workflows

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Recent graduates are welcome.
• Coursework in electromagnetics and differential equations
• Strong analytical skills and curiosity about hard technical problems
• Clear written and verbal communication, and comfort working directly with customers

Nice to have: experience with EMC, RF propagation, or lightning hardening; familiarity with numerical modeling tools; FAA DER or airworthiness engineering exposure.

Why EMA

• Real programs with real impact, from day one
• Direct access to senior experts in electromagnetics
• Professional development and a clear path to grow technical responsibility
• A team of about 80, where small-team agility meets big-project influence
• A broad mix of aircraft, spacecraft, customers, and technology domains

Details

• Location: Lakewood, CO, on-site five days a week
• Pay range: $72,000 to $81,000 per year

Eligibility Requirements

All employees of EMA must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State in order to conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Learn more about the ITAR here: https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/ddtc_public .

EMA participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer; EMA determines employment on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation at any point during the application or employment process, please contact us through the job application messenger. We are committed to providing equal access and opportunity for all.

Employment is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without notice or cause, subject to applicable law.