Senior Research Engineer: Computational Electromagnetics & RF

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Discretionary bonuses

401(k) match/profit sharing

ESOP

Job summary

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) in Colorado Springs seeks a Senior Research Engineer specializing in Computational Electromagnetics, RF systems, and numerical modeling.

You will develop models, perform analyses, and validate designs across defense, aerospace, and research applications. The role involves collaboration with engineers and physicists, taking ideas from concept to testing and customer support.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in electromagnetic theory, antennas, transmission lines, RF propagation, and microwave engineering.
• Experience with computational electromagnetics methods and simulation tools such as HFSS, CST Microwave Studio, FEKO, COMSOL, or equivalent.
• Experience developing analytical and numerical solutions for electromagnetic problems.
• Ability to correlate simulation results with measured laboratory data.
• Knowledge of antenna design, phased arrays, metamaterials, or metasurfaces.
• Proficiency with MATLAB and familiarity with Python or C++ for modeling, automation, and data analysis.
• Experience with RF measurement techniques utilizing vector network analyzers and related instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytical, numerical, and computational models of electromagnetic systems and structures.
• Perform electromagnetic analysis using industry‑standard simulation tools to evaluate RF, microwave, antenna, and electromagnetic systems.
• Design, model, analyze, and validate antennas, passive microwave components, RF subsystems, and advanced electromagnetic structures.
• Conduct laboratory measurements and experimental validation using vector network analyzers, RF instrumentation, and related test equipment.
• Analyze and interpret simulation and test data and prepare technical reports, presentations, and engineering documentation.
• Investigate electromagnetic phenomena and identify physical mechanisms impacting system performance.
• Support development of new modeling methods, algorithms, and computational approaches for solving complex electromagnetic problems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate electromagnetic technologies into larger system architectures.
• Support proposal development, technical planning, and customer engagements.
• Contribute to technical publications, intellectual property development, and innovation initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.

Skills

Electromagnetic theory

RF engineering

Antenna engineering

Numerical modeling

Computational electromagnetics

HFSS CST FEKO COMSOL

MATLAB

Python C++

Laboratory measurement

Technical leadership

Team collaboration

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or related

Master's or Ph.D. preferred in related field

Tools

HFSS

CST Microwave Studio

FEKO

COMSOL

MATLAB

Python

Linux

Job description

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) in Colorado Springs seeks a Senior Research Engineer specializing in Computational Electromagnetics, RF systems, and numerical modeling.

You will develop models, perform analyses, and validate designs across defense, aerospace, and research applications. The role involves collaboration with engineers and physicists, taking ideas from concept to testing and customer support.