Modeling & Simulation Engineer – Internship / Part-Time

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Develop coupled electromagnetic-plasma models for plasma chambers, antennas, matching networks, and enclosures.

• Conduct frequency-domain, time-domain, and coupled-physics analyses to evaluate fields, losses, and scaling behavior.

• Design parameter sweeps and trade studies across various geometry, materials, plasma properties, control schemes, and packaging constraints.

• Evaluate concepts, quantify uncertainties, and create reusable, scriptable workflows for product configurations and frequency bands.

• Convert simulation outcomes into actionable recommendations on subsequent builds and tests.

• Collaborate with RF, electrical, mechanical, and test engineers to design and execute experiments.

• Assess predictions against bench measurements of S-parameters, radiation patterns, and plasma behavior.

• Conduct post-test analysis and root-cause investigations when measurements deviate from predictions.

• Define uncertainty bounds and maintain traceable model records.

• Produce technical notes, figures, and design-review materials to inform architectural and prototype decisions.

• Manage well-defined analysis tasks and ensure reproducibility of models, scripts, inputs, and results.

• Effectively communicate confidence levels, limitations, and next steps.

⛳️ Requirements

• Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a graduate program in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computational Science, or a related discipline.

• Relevant coursework or project experience in electromagnetics, antennas, RF engineering, numerical methods, plasma physics, or related modeling fields.

• Extensive hands-on experience with at least one Finite Element Modeling simulation platform.

• Capability to meet the requirements for engagement with U.S. government and national-security programs.

• Experience with the COMSOL Multiphysics Plasma Module is preferred.

• Background in modeling antennas, RF structures, plasmas, resonators, high-voltage fields, or coupled multiphysics systems is preferred.

• Strong foundational knowledge of low-temperature RF glow discharge physics is preferred.

• Familiarity with S-parameters, impedance matching, radiation patterns, meshing, solver convergence, uncertainty, and model validation is preferred.

• Ability to evaluate model quality through convergence, sensitivity, validation, and thorough documentation of assumptions is preferred.

• Skill in translating analyses into clear findings and actionable design suggestions is preferred.

• Demonstrated initiative, intellectual integrity, and comfort in tackling open-ended technical challenges is preferred.

• Laboratory experience with RF testing equipment such as a vector network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, RF source, or automated data acquisition systems is preferred.

• Active U.S. security clearance or eligibility for obtaining one is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Career advancement opportunities with potential for quick progression based on strong performance as the firm expands.

• 100% employer-covered comprehensive healthcare, including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.

• Paid maternity and paternity leave for 14 weeks at the employee's regular salary.

• Unlimited paid time off (PTO), subject to management approval.

• Opportunities for professional growth and continued education.

• Optional 401K, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and equity incentives available.

• Mental health support available through Tara Mind.

• Affordable GLP-1 solutions accessible via Crux.