Research Physicist / Engineering and Physical Sciences Researcher - Mid to | Crofton, MD

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  • Location: Fort George G Meade, MD

  • Company: National Security Agency

universities, and national laboratories to leverage work in overlapping disciplines, advance core capabilities, and seek out and develop revolutionary ideas that will provide our nation with an overwhelming advantage over our adversaries. At the Laboratory for Physical Sciences (LPS), you will have incredible opportunities with high visibility to work on investigating and designing large-scale high performance computing systems, focusing on computer architectures, processing/memory subsystems, and transforming computing beyond Moore's Law.

You will be a part of a multi-disciplinary team of physicists, engineers, computer scientists, and systems architects that challenge you to make impacts

that others have yet to attain. We're looking for talented PHYSICISTS that have a familiarity and/or interest in quantum phenomena. Desired skills/experiences include a fluency in physical models of device behavior and the ability to calculate parameters relevant for understanding device behavior, familiarity with the feasibility limits of technologies that support quantum technologies, such as arbitrary waveform generators, voltage sources, etc.

as well as a thorough understanding of factors influencing quantum behavior such as charge noise, magnetic/flux noise, and temperature. As a PHYSICIST/TECHNOLOGY LEAD and valued member of the team that creates and manages LPS's cutting edge quantum

computing research programs, you will: - Set broad directions across the entire quantum community; - Guide the development of Quantum Information Science (QIS) across academic, industry, and government teams from across the country and around the world; - Have deep technical exchanges with top researchers to understand and influence emerging technology; - Impact the direction of technology and national policy; - Perform technical analyses to identify key technical issues; - Advocate for resources for the most critical opportunities; - Present findings to internal and/or external stakeholders; - Visit research teams on location and attend program reviews; - Always keep learning - attend conferences, review technical documents, advance education, stay up to date with the latest and most cutting edge research in the field.

SKILLS Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills, and possesses a range of knowledge and experience with at least two of: - Physical constraints on quantum systems, including the impact of noise and other error sources; - A strong understanding of low temperature physics and cryogenic systems; - Experience with qubits built on a superconducting or semiconducting platform; - Quantum characterization (e.

g. randomized benchmarking, tomographic methods, etc. ). - Leadership of a small, highly technical team. PAY BENEFITS & WORK SCHEDULE Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position. This position is hiring for Maryland. Salary Range: $97,876 - $183,500 (Full Performance, Senior, Expert)Advancement: Cross-organizational mentoring is highly encouraged and readily available for all employees. Training is available through: continuing education classes provided by our internal school, vendor training, and a variety of tuition assistance programs.

You can also take advantage of work assignment or travel opportunities, both stateside and abroad, or direct engagements with other Intelligence Community agencies. Work/Life Balance: As Federal employees, our employees enjoy job security, relocation assistance, flexible work schedules, generous leave programs, free onsite fitness centers at many locations, available paid personal fitness time within your normal work schedule, flexible health and life insurance, Federal retirement pension, matching employee retirement contributions to the Federal Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) for up to 5% of salary, and competitive pay.

A typical work schedule is Monday - Friday, with basic 8 hr/day work requirements between 0600 to 1800 hrs (flexible). POSITION SUMMARY Want to be a part of an elite team where your work has a global impact by researching and developing revolutionary ideas that will provide our nation an overwhelming advantage? We have an opportunity for you! As a Physicist/Technology Lead at NSA, the creativity of you and your team is essential to explore and create effective solutions for internal and Agency-supported customers around the world.

Your efforts will directly drive global impacts that may include: saving lives of U. S. and ally soldiers; providing U. S. policy and decision makers with critical, timely intelligence; ensuring the continued safety of U. S. citizens and residents by thwarting foreign adversaries; and defending vital networks. HOW TO APPLY Apply soonest, as job postings can close earlier than stated end dates due to changes in requirements. It is important to review and note the minimum qualifications, as only those applicants who meet the required qualifications will be contacted to continue the employment process.

Please populate the resume tool to showcase any relevant work experience and education related to the position and answer any applicable screening questions. Information collected will be used to determine eligibility, and failure to provide accurate information may result in disqualification for this position. A confirmation email will be sent after submission of the first application and also after any future updates to submitted applications. Due to time sensitive communications regarding applications, please ensure your spam filters are configured to accept email from job vacancies that include stated testing requirements, also include the following: @uwe.

nsa. gov, @nsa. gov, and @U. S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. NSA is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process where appropriate.

Please visit our Diversity link for more information www. intelligencecareers. gov/NSA/diversity-and-inclusion. DCIPS Disclaimer The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the Do D Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United States Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority. Do D Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in Do D Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement.

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