DescriptionWe are seeking a creative, highly motivated computational physicist with a Ph.D. background in physics, applied physics, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a closely related technical field. As a member of our team, you will develop expertise across interdisciplinary areas and translate that expertise into physics-based models, simulations, and software tools. We value people who are intellectually curious, self-directed learners, eager to work across teams, and comfortable serving as a common technical reference point for collaborative development efforts.
As a Computational Physicist - Physics-Based Scene and Signature Modeling, you will...- Develop subject matter expertise across multiple technical areas and use that knowledge to guide physics-based modeling and analysis efforts.
- Design, develop, test, and maintain computational tools for physics-based scene and signature modeling.
- Develop algorithms for optical propagation, radiometry, image formation, and observable phenomenology.
- Build models that support analysis of physical scenes, signatures, and remote observations.
- Collaborate with physicists, engineers, software developers, mathematicians, AI/ML researchers, and systems engineers to solve complex technical problems.
- Serve as a technical bridge between teams by translating concepts, assumptions, requirements, and analysis results across disciplines.
- Validate models through analysis, simulation, and comparison with experimental, engineering, or operational data.
QualificationsYou meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...
- Possess a Ph.D. in Physics, Applied Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or another closely related technical field
- Have 2+ years of relevant experience.in physics, mathematics, numerical methods, computational problem solving, or physics-based modeling.
- Have strong programming experience in at least one scientific or general-purpose programming language.
- Are able to rapidly learn new technical subjects and apply that knowledge to interdisciplinary engineering problems.
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and can explain complex technical ideas to both specialists and multidisciplinary audiences.
- Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.
Minimum Rate$105,000 Annually
Maximum Rate$290,000 Annually
