About the role#
Dash 2 Dynamics is seeking a part-time Modeling & Simulation Engineer or advanced engineering intern to accelerate the design of plasma-enabled antennas and next-generation communications hardware. You will build electromagnetic and multiphysics models, run disciplined trade studies, and connect simulation results to laboratory measurements to inform design decisions.
What you'll do#
- Build coupled electromagnetic-plasma models of plasma chambers, antennas, matching networks, and enclosures.
- Run frequency-domain, time-domain, and coupled-physics analyses to map fields, losses, and scaling behavior.
- Plan parameter sweeps and trade studies across geometry, materials, plasma properties, control schemes, and packaging constraints.
- Screen concepts, quantify uncertainty, and build reusable, scriptable workflows.
- Partner with RF, electrical, mechanical, and test engineers to design experiments.
- Compare predictions against bench measurements of S-parameters, radiation patterns, and plasma behavior.
- Perform post-test analysis and root-cause investigations when measurements diverge from predictions.
- Deliver technical notes, figures, and design-review material to inform architecture and prototype choices.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing, or recently completed, an advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computational Science, or a related field.
- Coursework or project experience in electromagnetics, antennas, RF engineering, numerical methods, plasma physics, or related physics-based modeling.
- Significant hands-on experience with at least one Finite Element Modeling simulation environment.
- Ability to meet requirements associated with work on U.S. government and national-security programs.
- Experience with COMSOL Multiphysics Plasma Module is preferred.
- Familiarity with S-parameters, impedance matching, radiation patterns, meshing, solver convergence, uncertainty, and model validation.
- Laboratory experience with RF test equipment, such as a vector network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, RF source, or automated data acquisition.
- Active U.S. security clearance or eligibility to obtain one.
Location & details#
- This is a remote role, though Southern California is preferred.
- This position is part-time and offers an hourly rate between $70.00 and $80.00.
About Red Cell Partners
Red Cell Partners is an incubation firm based in McLean, Virginia. Founded in 2020, the company builds and scales technology-focused businesses. It operates within the healthcare, cyber security, and national security sectors. The firm employs between 51 and 200 people.
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