Applied Physics jobs in DC

Research Lead - AI Cyber Testing & Evaluation

Hybrid in Washington, District of Columbia

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Job Type: Term (Fixed Term) Position Description RAND's Center on AI, Security, and Technology (CAST) , part of the Global and Emerging Risks (GER) Division conducts cutting-edge research on transformative, high-impact technologies-including artificial intelligence and biotechnology-to shape policies that protect global security and advance the public good. You will be responsible for managing significant research budgets and personnel, overseeing complex technical research and policy analysis

Full-time

USD 150,100.00 - 268,500.00 per year

AI Security Resident

Hybrid in Washington, District of Columbia

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Job Type: Term (Fixed Term) Overview RAND's Center on AI, Security, and Technology (CAST) , part of the Global and Emerging Risks (GER) Division conducts cutting-edge research on transformative, high-impact technologies-including artificial intelligence and biotechnology-to shape policies that protect global security and advance the public good. Your work will address key questions related to securing AI systems, understanding their cyber capabilities, and examining their policy implications.

Full-time

USD 121,700.00 - 268,500.00 per year

Senior Requirements Engineer

Washington, District of Columbia

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Overview We are seeking a Senior Requirements Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team supporting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Program Management Office (PMO). This role is ideal for engineers who are passionate about applying technical expertise to real-world national security challenges and advancing mission-critical capabilities through research, evaluation, and informed decision-making. This position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability

Contract

USD 108,324.00 - 160,000.00 per year

PNT Research Engineer

Hybrid in Washington, District of Columbia

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Job Number: R0249745 PNT Research Engineer The Opportunity: Are you passionate about developing Positioning, Navigation, and Timing ( PNT ) solutions? Do you enjoy working where science, engineering, and mission-driven innovation meet? If you are excited about supporting cutting-edge science and engineering, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams focused on strengthening national security and domestic capabilities, this opportunity could be a perfect match for you. As a PNT Research En

Full-time

USD 62,000.00 - 141,000.00 per year

Communication Systems Analyst

Springfield, Virginia

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At MITRE, your passion fuels work that impacts our nation and improves lives. This is where your skills strengthen national security, cybersecurity, health, transportation, and citizen services. We're a nonprofit engineering, applied research, and advanced technology organization working in the public interest. With objectivity and integrity at our core, we lead federally funded research and development centers for U.S. government agencies - collaborating with industry and academia to deliver in

Full-time

USD 173,200.00 - 216,500.00 per year

2027 BS/MS - Artificial Intelligence and Complex Systems

Laurel, Maryland

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30+d ago

Description Are you eager to use artificial intelligence (AI) to unlock insights from complex systems data towards national security impact? Do you want to bring innovative AI to real-world challenges in domains such as materials science, biology, chemistry, and advanced manufacturing? Are you pursuing studies in AI, machine learning, or a related field and looking for a role where you can bring your expertise, initiative, and innovation to AI for Science in interdisciplinary and high-impact

Full-time

USD 85,000.00 per year

Staff Systems Engineer, Strategic Defense

Washington, District of Columbia

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7d ago

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and c

Full-time

USD 191,000.00 - 253,000.00 per year

Internships in Systems, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or Physics

McLean, Virginia

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Full-time

USD 46,500.00 - 58,000.00 per year

Astrodynamics Engineer

Chantilly, Virginia

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Position Title: Astrodynamics Engineer Position Type: Full-time, On-site Location: Chantilly, VA Clearance: Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly Waypoints client is seeking an Astrodynamics Engineer.Those qualified will possess the following: Job Functions: Work with our modeling and simulation team to conduct a wide variety of analyses in support of government satellite programs in all types of Earth orbits Depending on their interests and skills the applicant may work on one or more of: Strategies for si

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Radar Signals Engineer

Chantilly, Virginia

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Position Title: Radar Signals Engineer Position Type: Full-time, On-site Location: Chantilly, VA Clearance: Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly Waypoints client is seeking a Radar Signals Engineer.Those qualified will possess the following: Job Functions: Work with our modeling and simulation team to conduct a wide variety of analyses involving radars tracking satellites in all types of Earth orbits Satellite-tracking radar signal designs and signal processing algorithms Radar antenna design Performance an

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Rust Software Engineer

Reston, Virginia

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About Metron Metron is an employee-owned company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for the most challenging national security problems. For over 40 years, our principled approach to problem-solving has yielded creative solutions at the intersection of advanced mathematics, computer science, physics, and engineering. Our people are leaders in their technical fields and are passionate about solving challenging problems. We look for individuals who share this same passion and can apply

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Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Reston, Virginia

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Software Engineer, Infrastructure

Reston, Virginia

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Full-time

Senior Astrodynamics Engineer

Chantilly, Virginia

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Job ID: 2616994 Location: Chantilly, VA, US Date Posted: 2026-09-18 Category: Engineering and Sciences Subcategory: Modeling/Sim Engr Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: No Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI with Poly Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE Description SAIC is hiring a Senior Astrodynamics Engineer to join a mission-driven analysis team in Chantilly, VA, supporting multiple satellite programs at the forefront of nati

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Principal Astrodynamics Engineer

Chantilly, Virginia

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Job ID: 2616995 Location: Chantilly, VA, US Date Posted: 2026-09-18 Category: Engineering and Sciences Subcategory: Modeling/Sim Engr Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: No Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI with Poly Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE Description SAIC is seeking a Principal Astrodynamics Engineer to join a mission-driven analysis team in Chantilly, VA, supporting multiple satellite programs at the forefront of

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Compensation information provided in the description

Associate Software Engineer

Reston, Virginia

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Lead RF Systems Integration Engineer

Arlington, Virginia

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About the Team The Sensors Division at STR focuses on technology development for advanced sensor systems and platforms in support of national security requirements. Our particular focus areas include airborne/spaceborne/surface-based radar, electronic warfare, underwater acoustics, hyperspectral imaging, and EO/IR sensing. To support these missions, the Division's efforts span multiple technical areas, including RF analog/digital hardware, acoustic hardware, signal processing algorithms, machin

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USD 160,000.00 - 220,000.00 per year

TS/SCI Cleared Software Engineer

Reston, Virginia

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8d ago

Citizenship Required - Candidates Must Have An Active TS/SCI ClearanceThe OpportunityStaffRight Associates is sourcing for a premier defense and national security innovation client to lead the search for an exceptional Software Engineer specializing in simulation, optimization, and decision-support systems. This high-impact role empowers you to architect mission-critical software solutions that translate advanced theoretical research into deployable, real-world tools for key decision-makers. Ope

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Full-time

135000 - 175000

Wireless Signal Processing Engineer, Principal

McLean, Virginia

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Full-time

USD 173,200.00 - 216,500.00 per year

Astrodynamics Engineer

Chantilly, Virginia

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Overview Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to

Full-time

USD 175,000.00 per year

Applied Physics jobs in Washington, DC, USA