Physics jobs in Annandale, VA

Research Resident, AI Bio Threats and Mitigations

Hybrid in Washington, District of Columbia

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Job Type: Term (Fixed Term) About the Team The RAND Center on AI, Security, and Technology's mission is to understand and address emerging threats to global security, in particular biosecurity and AI security. We believe that biotechnology and frontier AI will be among the most powerful and transformative technologies of the coming decades, and that addressing the risks that accompany them is one of today's most pressing challenges. Our work focuses on understanding these threats and developi

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Full-time

USD 90,400.00 per year

Remote Physics Expert (PhD)

Remote

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4d ago

Remote contract for PhDs in Physics, Applied Physics, or related fields. Work on cutting-edge projects with top AI labs while earning $200+/hour, fully remote, with flexible weekly hours. No AI experience required Role Overview: Help fine-tune large language models (like ChatGPT) using your physics skills. Youll design problems, check how well AI solves them, and work with researchers to build better benchmarks. Responsibilities: Design advanced physics problems to test AI performance (e.g., m

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Contract

200 - 300

Remote Physics Specialist (PhD)

Remote

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4d ago

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200 - 300

2027 Graduate - Radar Engineering/Analyst/Physics

Laurel, Maryland

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Description Are you energized by the idea of shaping sensor technology that safeguards our nation at sea and on land? If so, we are looking for someone like you to join our team at APL. We are seeking highly motivated Bachelor's and Master's graduates in Electrical Engineering (EE), Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), Physics, or a similar STEM technical degree, who are eager to dive into advanced Radio Frequency (RF), radar, and signal-processing research and grow into the next generat

Full-time

USD 85,000.00 per year

Data Engineer

Hybrid in Washington, District of Columbia

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27d ago

Title: Data Engineer Location: Washington DC Position Type: Full Time Compensation Pay Range:$150,000-$160,000 Per Year Description Join a dynamic team in a full-time role based in Washington DC. As a Data Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining data pipelines to support machine learning initiatives. The role requires expertise in programming languages and data platforms. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain scalable data solutions to meet firm objectives. Implemen

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Full-time, Third Party

$150000 - $160000

Aerospace Engineer III

Arlington, Virginia

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Overview The Aerospace Engineer position is a full-time exempt position. The individual will support the development and implementation of physics based modeling and simulation tools to support aerospace system design and analysis, perform engineering trade studies, and performance assessments. The individual will report to the Program Manager. Responsibilities Develop simulation models and software for aerospace or weapon system applications.Perform GNC analysis, trajectory analysis, and/ or

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Systems Engineer - (Expert)

Springfield, Virginia

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TS/SCI Clearance REQUIRED Expert Systems Engineer The Space Systems Engineer provides advanced engineering support across all phases of the system lifecycle to ensure the delivery of timely and accurate Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT). This role applies to a multi-disciplinary approach to the development, integration, and sustainment of space-based capabilities within Controlled Access Programs (CAPs) and Special Access Programs (SAPs) across the National System for Geospatial Intelligence (NS

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Space Systems Engineer

Springfield, Virginia

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Space Systems Engineer Responsibilities The KPMO Space Systems Engineer provides advanced engineering support across all phases of the system lifecycle to ensure the delivery of timely and accurate Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT). This role applies to a multi-disciplinary approach to the development, integration, and sustainment of space-based capabilities within Controlled Access Programs (CAPs) and Special Access Programs (SAPs) across the National System for Geospatial Intelligence (NSG) a

Full-time

USD 146,000.00 - 234,000.00 per year

Principal Nuclear Engineer - TS/SCI Polygraph Required

Reston, Virginia

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Leidos' Analysis Solutions business area is seeking a highly accomplished Principal Nuclear Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support critical national security missions in Reston, Virginia. This role offers the opportunity to apply advanced nuclear engineering expertise to some of the nation's most challenging counterproliferation and nuclear survivability problems. The successful candidate will lead technical assessments of foreign nuclear weapons infrastructure, reverse engineer protec

Full-time

USD 154,050.00 - 278,475.00 per year

Radiation Hardened Defense Microelectronics Technical Manager

Hybrid in Arlington, Virginia

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Job Number: R0244549 Radiation Hardened Defense Microelectronics Technical Manager The Opportunity: Apply engineering skills to transform the Microelectronics industry and enable government organizations to design, fabricate, and field secure and t rus tworthy systems that build from high integrity Radiation Hardened ( Rad Hard ) microelectronics. Work with a range of experts spanning the strategy and te chn ology domain to enable secure and t rus ted access to state-of-the-art microelectronics

Full-time

USD 99,000.00 - 225,000.00 per year

Antenna Engineer

Chantilly, Virginia

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FTS International, LLC (FTS) is committed to providing the Federal Government with quality consultants and support. To ensure mission success we focus on putting our customers first while minimizing corporate bureaucracy on our staff. We provide Subject Matter Experts (SME) free of Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) focused on independent analysis and mission support services within the disciplines of Engineering, Counter Terrorism Operations, Management, Information Technology, Signals

Full-time

USD 165,000.00 - 197,000.00 per year

Optical Communication Engineer

Herndon, Virginia

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Job Title Optical Communication Engineer Location Herndon, VA - Herndon, VA 20171 US (Primary) Job Description Would you enjoy working with a collaborative team of engineers to design and build satellite based optical communications laser terminals including optical inter-satellite links (OISL) and direct to earth links. Fibertek is looking for an optical communication engineer to join our Herndon, VA team to help pave the way for tomorrow's advancement in space exploration. You will embrac

Full-time

USD 80,000.00 - 145,000.00 per year

Sr. Thermal Engineer

Arlington, Virginia

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Overview The Senior Thermal Engineer position is a full-time exempt position. The individual will perform thermal system design, analysis, hardware development, integration and validation for a hypersonic vehicle. The individual will report to the Program Manager. Responsibilities Support the development of thermal system designs of components, subsystems and systems compliant with flight vehicle and component requirements.Perform component thru system-level thermal analysis of flight hardwar

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Flight Navigation Systems Engineer

Laurel, Maryland

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Description Do you enjoy developing and deploying novel digital engineering (DE) capabilities for flight systems, including complex analytical tools? Do you have model-based systems engineering (MBSE) experience and want to have an impact on critically important defense programs? Do you love working in teams with a well-rounded group of technical specialists? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL. The System Modeling, Evaluation, and Planning Group within the For

Full-time

USD 100,000.00 per year

Aerospace Engineer

Chantilly, Virginia

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Position Title:Aerospace Engineer Position Type:Full-time (ON-SITE) Position Location:Chantilly, VA Clearance Required:TS/SCI w/CI Poly Waypoint's client is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Aerospace Engineer to join their team supporting a critical government client. This position offers the opportunity to support RDT&E for cutting-edge projects supporting space-based systems. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain physics-based simulation models of spacecraft systems, including struct

Full-time

Systems Engineer and Architect

Reston, Virginia

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Position Description Modernize GSM's IT infrastructure, provide dedicated ISSO/ISSM security compliance support, and apply MBSE to secure MASINT data flows Required Qualifications: Active TS/SCI clearance with CI PolygraphBS in Engineering, Physics or related Technical degree with the following experience in Space/Ground Aerospace Systems Engineering with 7+ years of experienceDeep technical understanding of MASINT and specific sensor phenomenologies (Radar, EO, Bistatics) Proven experience in S

Full-time

USD 150,000.00 - 185,000.00 per year

Senior Nuclear Engineer - TS/SCI Poly Required

Reston, Virginia

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The Leidos Analysis Solutions business area is seeking a Senior Nuclear Engineer to support critical national security missions in Reston, Virginia. In this role, you will apply advanced nuclear engineering principles in support of counterproliferation efforts and nuclear survivability (hardness) system design. Responsibilities include conducting technical assessments of foreign nuclear weapons infrastructure to reverse-engineer protective hardening measures and identify facility, process, and

Full-time

USD 131,300.00 - 237,350.00 per year

Decision Systems Engineer

Laurel, Maryland

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Description Are you eager to apply systems thinking and innovative technical methods to solve some of the country's most significant defense problems? If so, we are looking for someone like you to join our team at APL! We are seeking a systems engineer who enjoys a fast-paced environment and will improve our ability to define and develop command and control (C2) systems that deliver trusted, mission-relevant decisions to the warfighter. We will support your professional development as a go-to

Full-time

USD 85,000.00 per year

Space Nuclear Monitoring Specialist - Senior Technical Advisor

Springfield, Virginia

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Description Must have an active DOE Q clearance with ability to obtain SCI. Active, meaning the individual granted a clearance is briefed and currently occupies a position for which the clearance is required. Leidos is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Space Nuclear Monitoring Specialist to serve as a Senior Technical Advisor. This critical role directly supports our nonproliferation mission by leveraging deep technical expertise in space-based remote nuclear detection. The ideal candi

Full-time

USD 180,000.00 - 190,000.00 per year

Space Nuclear Monitoring Specialist - Senior Technical Advisor

Fairfax, Virginia

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Full-time

USD 180,000.00 - 190,000.00 per year

Space Nuclear Monitoring Specialist - Senior Technical Advisor

Alexandria, Virginia

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Full-time

USD 180,000.00 - 190,000.00 per year

Physics jobs in Annandale, VA, USA