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USAJOBS · 13 hours ago

Engineering and Physical Sciences Researcher - Experienced to Expert Level (Maryland)

Fort Meade, Maryland, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$133K/yr - $197K/yr

5+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking experienced Engineering and Physical Sciences Researchers to enhance the operation of intelligence. The role involves leading advanced research efforts in quantum systems, electromagnetics engineering, and novel computing devices, while also contributing to technical fields through publications and collaborations.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead advanced research efforts in quantum systems for sensing and/or transduction

Conduct research in electromagnetics engineering to enable high-performance wireless communications

Develop integrated photonics for High Performance Computing (HPC)

Design and optimize novel computing devices for HPC applications

Publish in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals

Collaborate with academia, industry, and national laboratories

Supervise students and postdoctoral fellows

Work towards mission-oriented research goals

Qualification

Engineering degreePhysics degreeComputer science knowledgeQuantum systems researchElectromagnetics engineeringIntegrated photonicsHigh Performance ComputingDigital logic designVerilog codingFPGA experienceCommunicationInterpersonal skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree plus 7 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 3 years of relevant experience for Senior level

Bachelor's degree plus 10 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 6 years of relevant experience for Expert level

Degree must be in either (1) Engineering, (2) Physics or Astronomy from an accredited college or university, or (3) a relevant professional technical field (for example, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, geology)

For Engineering degrees, if program is not ABET accredited, it must include specified coursework

Relevant experience must be in one or more of the following: performing engineering or physical sciences work, or conducting academic or independent research in a technical field (for example, mathematics, engineering, cognitive sciences and physical sciences)

Preferred

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Desire to guide and influence a broad research community

Apply knowledge of mathematics, engineering, cognitive sciences, and physical sciences to analyze problems and determine technical solutions

Work effectively across several different functional areas in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Handle and prioritize multiple assignments

Synthesize information to solve complex problems

A combination of some physics, engineering, and computer science with some depth in at least one aspect of each discipline

Understanding of hardware/software architectures, algorithms, digital logic design, Verilog and RTL coding, Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA), testing, and software development

Experience in the use of EDA tools such as Cadence and Synopsys, verification and validation techniques and microelectronics fabrication technologies