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Physicist (Physicist 2)

Mission Technologies, a division of HII
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 2/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/23/2025
Requisition Number: 22406

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $81,481.00 - $125,000.00

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience: Mid

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

Job Description

Mission Technologies (MT), a division of HII, is seeking to hire a Physicist to support operations at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL).

This full-time position is on-site at NRL on the Maryland side of the Potomac near the southern-most part of Washington DC.

At MT, we value collaboration, imagination and hands-on creativity. Our employees come from diverse backgrounds, bringing a broad spectrum of technical experience to our team. We expect that you will apply your skills and shape this position based on your strengths and interests. By joining MT, your talents will build on our industry leading reputations we've earned supporting programs of national importance. Beyond competitive salary and benefits, you will earn a sense of accomplishment by making meaningful contributions to our nation's top security priorities.

By joining CTI, your talents will build on the industry leading reputation we've earned over more than five decades. Beyond competitive salary and benefits, you will earn a sense of accomplishment by making meaningful contributions to our nation's top security priorities. CTI offers access to all the resources of our parent company HII while maintaining a small company feel across our operations concentrated in Northern Virginia. With some of the most comprehensive secure rapid prototyping facilities in the mid-Atlantic region including a full in-house machine shop, composite fabrication, finishing, electronics assembly and testing capabilities, you'll see the results of your ideas and designs as they quickly become finished products deployed worldwide.

Meet the Naval Research Laboratory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqtaxS5esYA

Essential Job Responsibilities

Conducts research into phases of atomic and molecular, nuclear, solid state, thermal, and other physical phenomena. Develops theories and laws based on observed results of experiments and predicts phenomena based on theoretical considerations in areas of application such as acoustics, electricity and magnetism, electronics, heat, light, mechanics, radiation, optics, and lasers.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience in the following:
    • experience within the fields of pulsed power, atomic physics and/or plasma physics
    • experience in plasma radiation sources, or electromagnetic launchers
  • Experience conducting research into phases of atomic and molecular, nuclear, solid state, thermal, and other physical phenomena
  • Experience developing theories and laws based on observed results of experiments and predicts phenomena based on theoretical considerations in areas of application such as acoustics, electricity and magnetism, electronics, heat, light, mechanics, radiation, optics, and lasers
  • Must be able to participate in team-based research and development
  • Must be able to communicate orally and in written reports and peer-reviewed publications
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a US level Secret clearance
Preferred Requirements

Experimental physicist:

  • Experience fielding and carrying out experiments on pulsed power generators or capacitor banks, designing and fielding loads on pulsed power generators, designing and fielding diagnostics on pulsed power generators, radiation diagnostics, and generator design and operation
  • Expertise in developing, diagnosing, and controlling plasma sources
  • Experience in applying modern data collection and analysis techniques
  • Have an active US level Secret clearance

Theoretical Physicist

  • Experience using analytic and numerical techniques for problem solving, and knowledge of 2D and 3D electromagnetic particle-in-cell codes, 2D and 3D magnetohydrodynamic codes, and single particle orbit codes
  • Experience in carrying out the theoretical research and data analysis for the project, programming experience could include writing, upgrading, debugging, and implementing software on a variety of computers, ranging from desktop personal computers to large-scale parallel processing architecture
  • Demonstrated experience with interfacing and networking data collection devices with various computers
  • Have an active US level Secret clearance

Physical Requirements

May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our employees. We believe that an environment that fosters employee engagement among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of our employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.

Salary : $81,481 - $125,000

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