1099 consultant · ~120–600 hrs per funded award · $55–$115/hr · Remote (U.S.)

Senior Computational Electromagnetics & HPEM Modeling Engineer

Build and check the full-wave models behind our high-power electromagnetics work, so that what we predict about fields, coupling and effects holds up against physics and measurement.

About Precision Federal

Precision Federal is a small business building AI, data and software systems for government agencies. The company’s founder loves God, and the company is built on Christian faith: every number we publish is real, every claim we make is verifiable, and the work is done with excellence as service to God. Faith is welcome here and openly shared.

How this role works

You join the bench. You apply with your weekly hours and start time. We set your hourly rate from your résumé, and we may name you on proposals that match this role. If we don't win, you owe nothing.
A contract is awarded. The award funds the team named in the proposal. Your engagement begins at the hourly rate we agreed on.
You work remote, paid from the contract. ~120–600 hrs per funded award — and if no award ever funds, you owe nothing and lose nothing.

What you'll do

Develop and extend full-wave solvers using FDTD, PIC and MoM methods for high-power electromagnetic problems
Choose the right method, mesh, boundary conditions and source models for each problem, and explain the tradeoffs in plain terms
Validate our results against analytic solutions, benchmark problems and measured data, and tell us when a result should not be trusted
Review coupling, shielding and effects analyses before they reach the Government
Point us at the reference problem, code or published result we should be checking against

Required qualifications

PhD in electrical engineering, physics, applied mathematics or a related field, or equivalent experience in computational electromagnetics
Hands-on experience with FDTD, particle-in-cell (PIC) and method of moments (MoM) methods
Experience developing full-wave electromagnetic solvers, not only running commercial tools
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (U.S. person)
Willing to be named on a federal proposal with a one-page resume, and to sign a short letter of commitment

Preferred qualifications

High-power microwave, pulsed power, EMP or directed energy modeling experience
Experience with codes such as ICEPIC, MAGIC, VSim, MEEP, FEKO, CST or HFSS
Parallel and GPU solver development in C++, Fortran, CUDA or MPI
Experience comparing simulation to test chamber or field measurements

Compensation & structure

1099 consulting engagement. $55–$115 per hour; we set your rate from your résumé and experience. Hours are funded by federal contract awards — this seat is scoped at roughly 120–600 hours per funded award, fully remote. Work and pay begin only if the contract is awarded — no award, no hours, no obligation.

Join the bench — Senior Computational Electromagnetics & HPEM Modeling Engineer

Every application is read. It takes about 5 minutes.

This is a bench, not a job offer. Work starts when we win a contract that needs you.
We may name you on proposals. If that contract is awarded, you do the role at the rate and hours we agree on.
Paid hourly as a 1099 contractor; full-time roles may be W-2. If your background fits, we will email you.

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone *

Work authorization *

LinkedIn or portfolio link

What state do you live in? *

Resume (PDF or Word) *

Questions

Answer from your own experience. A few sentences each is plenty; be specific and tell us what you did yourself.

Precision Federal was founded on Christian values. Our faith in God shapes how we work: many of us openly share our personal faith, share our lives together, and pray for one another. We’re building a close-knit community where we truly care about each other. Taking part is always voluntary, and people of every faith and background are welcome. As we get to know you, you’re always welcome to share your own faith with us.

1. Cover letter. In your own words, tell us about yourself: what guides you (for many of us here, that’s our faith in God), your background, and why this role interests you. *

2. Describe the computational electromagnetics or HPEM project most like this role: the problem you modeled, the method you used (FDTD, PIC, MoM or other), the solver work you did yourself, how you validated the results, your role, and the outcome. *

Availability

Pay for this role: $55–$115 an hour, set by your experience.

Hours per week you could give on an awarded contract (all part-time, up to 30) *

If you are named and we win, will you be able to start within a few weeks? *

May we name you on proposals for this role, and if we win, will you do the work at the rate we agree on? *

I agree to the Applicant Terms. *

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