Career Opportunities
About Electro Magnetic Applications, Inc. (EMA)
Electro Magnetic Applications, Inc. (EMA) is a leading provider of electromagnetic simulation software, engineering services, and electromagnetic effects testing. Since 1977, EMA has helped organizations understand and mitigate complex electromagnetic effects across air, space, and ground systems.
Our team of electromagnetic effects scientists and engineers use proven, state-of-the-art simulation technologies and testing methodologies to accurately analyze electromagnetic field interactions in complex environments. EMA supports major Department of Defense (DoD) and NASA prime contractors, as well as Fortune 500 aerospace and technology organizations, with both commercial software solutions and specialized consulting services.
Headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado, just outside Denver, EMA has built a global reputation for technical excellence, innovation, and customer success within the electromagnetic engineering community.
Why Join EMA?
EMA offers a collaborative and technically challenging environment where employees can grow their expertise and make meaningful contributions to industry-leading projects. Benefits include:
- Flexible work schedules
- Strong work-life balance
- Extensive training and professional development opportunities
- The opportunity to build a recognized reputation within the global electromagnetic engineering community
Current Openings
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Plasma Computational Scientist
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- 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
- Familiarity with:
- $90,000 – $125,000 a year – Full-time
Equal Employment Opportunity
Electro Magnetic Applications, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, performance, and business needs.
EMA is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, domestic partnership status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy also extends to individuals perceived to have, or associated with persons who have, any protected characteristic.
