Physicist

Booz Allen Hamilton; Fort Wayne (IN); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a Physicist to leverage physics expertise to test and analyze physical phenomena, supporting S&T client challenges. You will apply advanced advisory skills and industry knowledge to develop innovative solutions to complex problems.

The role includes mentoring and may supervise team members, with travel up to 35% and a TS/SCI clearance requirement. This position offers diverse benefits and a path to mission-focused work across national security programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience assessing electromagnetic fields' impact on utilities.
• 5+ years of EMP testing of mission-critical equipment and MIL-STDs reporting.
• 3+ years studying nuclear weapons effects, EM wave propagation, RF testing.
• 3+ years designing, testing, and maintaining electrical equipment.
• Ability to travel up to 35%.
• TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Leverages physics expertise to test and analyze physical phenomena to support S&T client challenges.
• Develops innovative solutions to complex problems with minimal direction.
• Mentors and may supervise team members.
• Builds mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

Skills

EM field impact assessment

EMP testing

Nuclear weapons effects

Electrical equipment design

Security clearance

Travel readiness

Modeling & simulation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Join a culture of empowerment and connectivity.

Develop your craft

Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

Discover benefits that support your life and work.

Innovate with intention

Build mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

Leverages physics expertise to test and analyze physical phenomena to support S&T client challenges. Applies advanced advisory skills or extensive technical expertise with full industry knowledge. Develops innovative solutions to complex problems. Works without considerable direction. Mentors and may supervise team members.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have

• 5+ years of experience assessing the impact of electromagnetic fields on utilities such as electrical power systems
• 5+ years of experience with EMP testing of mission-critical equipment and facilities including analyzing sufficiency of test plans and test reporting for meeting MIL-STDs
• 3+ years of experience studying nuclear weapons effects, electromagnetic wave propagation theory, electronic system design, fault isolation, installation, and electromagnetic RF testing
• 3+ years of experience designing, testing, and maintaining electrical equipment
• Ability to travel up to 35% of the time
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering

Nice If You Have

• 3+ years of experience with nuclear weapons effects propagation, mitigation theory or practice, and space radiation and weather effects protection or survivability
• 3+ years of experience with electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), electromagnetic interference (EMI), and protection of electrical systems
• 3+ years of experience with modeling and simulation with emphasis on models that assess the effects of space radiation and nuclear blast-generated effects on ground systems
• Knowledge of Combatant Command level operations, including military systems, missions, personnel, and capabilities
• Master's degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Physicist

The Opportunity

Leverages physics expertise to test and analyze physical phenomena to support S&T client challenges. Applies advanced advisory skills or extensive technical expertise with full industry knowledge. Develops innovative solutions to complex problems. Works without considerable direction. Mentors and may supervise team members.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have

• 5+ years of experience assessing the impact of electromagnetic fields on utilities such as electrical power systems
• 5+ years of experience with EMP testing of mission-critical equipment and facilities including analyzing sufficiency of test plans and test reporting for meeting MIL-STDs
• 3+ years of experience studying nuclear weapons effects, electromagnetic wave propagation theory, electronic system design, fault isolation, installation, and electromagnetic RF testing
• 3+ years of experience designing, testing, and maintaining electrical equipment
• Ability to travel up to 35% of the time
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering

Nice If You Have

• 3+ years of experience with nuclear weapons effects propagation, mitigation theory or practice, and space radiation and weather effects protection or survivability
• 3+ years of experience with electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), electromagnetic interference (EMI), and protection of electrical systems
• 3+ years of experience with modeling and simulation with emphasis on models that assess the effects of space radiation and nuclear blast-generated effects on ground systems
• Knowledge of Combatant Command level operations, including military systems, missions, personnel, and capabilities
• Master's degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility,