56 physical scientist jobs at 32 companies in Dranesville, VA
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PHYSICAL SCIENTIST
Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States
$144k-$187k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Defense Threat Reduction Agency: Countering weapons of mass destruction and emerging global threats.
1+ YOEOne year of GS-13-equivalent specialized experience managing advanced chemical and biological detection research, technical projects, portfolios, budgets, and strategic partnerships; qualifying physical science, engineering, or mathematics education required.
San Diego or San Francisco or New Orleans or Miami or Ashburn or Long Beach
$106k-$138k/yrOnsiteFull Time
U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Protecting national borders and facilitating lawful international trade.
1+ YOEPhysical science, engineering, or mathematics education with 24 physical-science credits plus 1 year of specialized experience, including forensic analysis, expert testimony, technical reporting, and policy communication.
Long Beach or San Diego or San Francisco or Miami or New Orleans or Ashburn
$106k-$138k/yrOnsiteFull Time
U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Secures United States borders and facilitates international trade and travel.
1+ YOEPhysical science, engineering, or mathematics education with 24 physical science credits, plus one year of GS-12-equivalent specialized experience in forensic analysis, reporting, project coordination, and scientific recommendations.
Lynker: Provides scientific and technical services for environmental and climate data.
2+ YOEMaster's degree in a physical science, 2+ years hurricane/TC modeling experience, proficiency in FORTRAN90 and Python, HPC experience, modern software development and version control skills, strong communication.
Yulista: Provides aerospace and defense mission support and technical services.
5+ YOETop Secret-cleared US citizen with BSc in sciences and 5+ years forensic laboratory experience; proficiency with Microsoft Office and lab software; strong written/verbal communication and analytical skills.
eLab, National Integrated Ballistics Information Network (NIBIN), Microsoft Office
Physical Scientist, AST - Science Program Management
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$144k-$187k/yrOnsiteFull Time
NASA: Conducts space exploration and aeronautics research for the United States.
1+ YOEBachelor's degree in engineering, physical, mathematical, life, or qualifying computer science field, plus one year of GS-13-equivalent specialized experience in portfolio assessment, database development, and cross-agency program coordination.
Physical Scientist (Latent Print Examiner) Direct Hire
Beltsville, Maryland, United States
$102k-$133k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives: Federal agency enforcing laws on firearms, explosives, and arson.
1+ YOEPhysical science, engineering, or mathematics education with 24 semester hours in relevant science, plus one year of GS-11 equivalent specialized latent-print examination experience; U.S. citizenship and Top Secret clearance required.
Interdisciplinary General Engineer/Physical Scientist (Power Up Program Internship)
Berkeley or Washington or Germantown or Oak Ridge or Newport News
$75k-$121k/yrOnsiteMultiple Commitments Available
Department of Energy: Federal executive department overseeing national energy and nuclear security.
1+ YOERequires engineering or physical science education and either one year of specialized GS-09 equivalent experience, a qualifying doctoral education, or a combination of education and experience.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Provides public engineering, design, and construction management services.
1+ YOEBachelor's degree in a qualifying geography, biological, ecological, engineering, or physical science field plus one year of specialized experience; GS-11 requires advanced experience or graduate education.
CACI InternationalNYSE: CACI: Provides information technology and engineering services for government agencies.
10+ YOEU.S. citizen with active TS/SCI + polygraph, degree in EE/Signal Processing/Physics or 10+ years experience, SAR background, strong algorithm-to-software skills (C++, Python, MATLAB, Rust), mentoring and integration experience.
5+ YOEAdvanced degree in electrical engineering, physics, or similar; 5+ years engineering experience; 2+ years developing SAR algorithms; Python, Linux, Git, SAR physics, and complex-valued imagery expertise; US citizenship and TS/SCI clearance required.
Hampton or Greenbelt or Huntsville or Dallas or Houston or Denver or Mountain View or Edwards Air Force Base
$90k-$125k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Analytical Mechanics Associates: Provides aerospace engineering and technical services for space missions.
5+ YOEBachelor's in Physics/Atmospheric Science, 5+ years with satellite/airborne/ground atmospheric datasets, expertise in atmospheric processes, scientific programming (Python/MATLAB/IDL), data/time-series analysis, and strong communication skills.
Python, MATLAB, IDL, LaTeX, Microsoft Word, NetCDF, HDF
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency: Protecting the nation's critical infrastructure and cyber systems.
1+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent in physical science, engineering, or mathematics with specified coursework, plus specialized data analysis experience; GS-11 requires 1 year, GS-12 requires advanced technical leadership experience.
R, Python, Structured Query Language (SQL), Geographic Information System (GIS)
CACINYSE: CACI: Provides information technology and professional services to government clients.
Citizenship in the U.S. with active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph; degree in Electrical Engineering, Signals Processing, Physics, or related field; experience translating SAR tech to software; multi-language software skills; ability to work independently or in a team.
6+ YOEDegree in geodesy/geophysics/physics/applied mathematics/computer science or related; 6+ years experience (may include advanced degree work); Python on Linux; large-dataset analysis; version control and documentation; excellent communication; must obtain SECRET clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
Python, Linux, GPS, Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI), International GNSS Service (IGS)
Metropolitan Police Department: The primary law enforcement agency for Washington, D.C.
1+ YOEDegree or equivalent coursework in physical, life, or engineering sciences with 30 chemistry, calculus, and 6 physics credits, plus one year of specialized experience; background and drug testing required.
Boulder or College Park or California or Massachusetts or Tennessee or Washington or Italy or Korea or Sweden or Switzerland or Canada or United Kingdom
$127k-$182k/yrHybridFull Time
IonQNYSE: IONQ: Develops and sells trapped-ion quantum computers and cloud services.
PhD in physics or related discipline; experimental AMO or quantum computing expertise; quantum control, qubit calibration or benchmarking experience; strong programming, data analysis, and scientific communication skills.
Systems & Technology Research: Develops advanced technology for national security and defense applications.
5+ YOEActive Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship required. Requires BS with 5+ years, MS with 3+ years, or PhD in engineering, mathematics, physics, or related field, plus MATLAB or Python proficiency.
Charleston or Norfolk or New Orleans or Portsmouth or Washington or Patuxent River
OnsiteContract, Temporary
Stahl Companies: Provides program management and support services for construction firms and government technology projects.
5+ YOEBachelor's in engineering, CS, physics or related; 5+ years relevant experience; IAT Level II (e.g., Security+ CE) and active SECRET clearance; familiarity with system lifecycle, data analysis, system design, integration, and technical documentation.
Johns Hopkins University: Private research university providing higher education and conducting research.
Master's or Ph.D. in engineering or a related field; experience with Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, computer vision, PCB design, imaging, CAD, physics engines, Windows, and Linux.