Plasma Computational Scientist

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated plasma physicist (early to mid-career) to use commercial software solve complex plasma physics problems spanning low-temperature plasmas, space plasmas, electric propulsion, or plasma-material interactions. This role requires strong physical intuition in plasma physics and numerical modeling expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Create plasma models using electrostatic and/or electromagnetic PIC codes for customers.

Understand concepts such grid convergence and time-step stability for ensuring numerically accurate results.

Use our software to post-process large datasets and extract key physical quantities.

Document modeling assumptions, parameter studies, and physical conclusions in technical reports.

Collaborate with team to meet goals on time.

Required Qualifications

M.S. or Ph.D. in Physics, Plasma Physics, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Background in plasma theory, especially low temperature plasmas in a laboratory environment.

Hands-on experience simulating plasmas.

Strong data analysis and visualization skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with: Plasma chemistry, Plasma-material interactions, PIC methods, Hybrid PIC-fluid approaches.

Experience performing verification & validation (V&V) studies.

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).

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. EMA participates in E-Verify.