Scientist I

About the Role

The Scientist position is an opportunity to contribute to a wide range of consulting engagements involving electromagnetic system interactions across various industries. In this role, you’ll support analysis and problem-solving efforts that help clients address complex technical challenges. This position offers exposure to real-world engineering work, collaboration with experienced professionals, and the chance to build valuable technical and industry experience early in your career.

What You’ll Do

• Support numerical modeling, simulation, and analysis of electromagnetic effects
• Potential to assist in testing, data analysis, and interpretation of results
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and client-facing deliverables
• Work directly with aerospace primes and emerging technology companies
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary internal teams on project execution and workflow improvements

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome recent BS graduates and early-career professionals with the drive and curiosity to work in a high-growth technical environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Coursework in electromagnetics, differential equations, and related technical subjects
• Strong analytical skills and interest in solving complex technical problems
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to work directly with clients

Preferred Experience (if applicable)

• Professional experience in EMC, RF propagation, lightning hardening, or related areas
• Familiarity with numerical modeling tools
• FAA DER or airworthiness engineering experience

Why Join EMA?

• Work on real-world programs with immediate impact
• Access mentoring from experts recognized internationally in electromagnetics
• Opportunities for professional development and technical growth
• Collaborative culture with small-team agility and big-project influence
• Exposure to a broad variety of platforms, clients, and technology domains

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person