Engineering and Physical Sciences Researcher [Hardware/ASIC/Chip/Microelectronics Designer]

Anysilicon; Fort Meade, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Security Agency (NSA) at Fort Meade, MD, is seeking an Engineering and Physical Sciences Researcher to lead advanced research in electromagnetics engineering, integrated photonics, and novel computing devices for HPC applications. Collaborate with academia, industry, and national laboratories, supervise students and postdocs, and publish in peer-reviewed journals.

The role involves developing and validating new hardware/software concepts from sketches to simulations and

Qualifications

• PhD in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in research and development in relevant technical areas.
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Lead research efforts in electromagnetics engineering, integrated photonics, and novel computing devices for HPC.
• Publish findings in high-impact peer-reviewed journals.
• Collaborate with academia, industry, and national laboratories on research projects.
• Supervise students and postdoctoral fellows.
• Conduct analysis of alternative physical devices and architectures from conceptual sketches to detailed modeling and simulation.
• Fabricate functional demonstration software, hardware, and systems to showcase new capabilities.
• Identify opportunities to apply custom logic to NSA's mission needs in collaboration with ACS research colleagues and customers.
• Work with various stakeholders to validate designs and develop logic algorithms.

Skills

Electromagnetics engineering

Integrated photonics

HPC applications

Analytical/problem-solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Engineering/Physics/CS

Job description

Engineering and Physical Sciences Researcher [Hardware/ASIC/Chip/Microelectronics Designer]

National Security Agency, Fort Meade, MD

Job Description:

The National Security Agency (NSA) is seeking experienced Engineering and Physical Sciences Researchers to join its Laboratory for Physical Sciences (LPS). This role involves leading advanced research in electromagnetics engineering, integrated photonics, and novel computing devices for High Performance Computing (HPC) applications. Researchers will collaborate with academia, industry, and national laboratories to address national security challenges and contribute to the development of future information technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Lead research efforts in electromagnetics engineering, integrated photonics, and novel computing devices for HPC.
• Publish findings in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals.
• Collaborate with academia, industry, and national laboratories on research projects.
• Supervise students and postdoctoral fellows.
• Conduct analysis of alternative physical devices and architectures, from conceptual sketches to detailed modeling and simulation.
• Fabricate functional demonstration software, hardware, and systems to showcase new capabilities.
• Identify opportunities to apply custom logic to NSA's mission needs in collaboration with ACS research colleagues and customers.
• Work with various stakeholders to validate designs and develop logic algorithms.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in research and development in relevant technical areas.
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.

Skills:

• Expertise in electromagnetics engineering and integrated photonics.
• Familiarity with High Performance Computing (HPC) applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting research findings.