Research Scientist-Secret Clearance Required

Spectrum Software Technology

$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in physics, chemistry, or related field
  • 6+ years of experience in experimental or applied science
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Secret Security Clearance or higher required
  • Familiarity with physics/chemistry, and trace-based systems

Responsibilities

  • Conduct research and development of complex security systems
  • Design and analyze experimental setups and methodologies
  • Interface various technologies and assess their applicability
  • Prepare, conduct, and document tests with attention to detail
  • Draft technical reports and present findings in conferences

Benefits

  • Health, vision, and dental insurance starting from the first day
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays
  • Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
Full Job Description
Job Description

Spectrum Software Technologies (SST) is seeking a Staff Scientists with Secret Clearance. You will be working in support of engineering and scientific research, development, testing, studies, and related activities supporting the TSL Lab in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. This position is contingent on contract award. Must have Secret Clearance. Willing to relocate qualified individuals.

As a Staff Scientist, you will perform research, design, development, analyses, and test and evaluation of complex security systems. Determine potential of physics approaches for further development, define opportunities to interface various technologies/systems, and assess usefulness of technologies in the homeland security environment. You will write experiment/test plans and procedures, conducts test, collect test data, and prepare technical reports.

Required Experience and Skills:
  • Experience performing a variety of complex laboratory analytical procedures.
  • Experience in automated data collection, analysis, and presentation.
  • Proficient written and oral communications skills and in the use of personal computers and working knowledge of commercial software programs.
  • Experienced in preparing and presenting at conferences and other meetings.
  • Professional knowledge of physics/chemistry, and/or development of physics or chemistry/trace-based systems.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a science field (i.e., physics, chemistry) from an accredited college or university and have at least 6 years of experience in experimental or applied science (physics, chemistry, or related), or
  • Master's degree in a science field (i.e., physics, chemistry) from an accredited college or university.
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Requires Secret Security Clearance or higher and DHS Suitability.


Additional Information

SST offers competitive salaries and benefits including health, vision, dental insurance that start day one. 401k with match. PTO plus 11 paid holidays. Relocation Assistance.

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