Research Physicist

Department of the Air Force Headquarters; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of the Air Force Headquarters seeks a researcher to perform basic and applied research on solar and solar wind activity affecting the geo-space environment and AF systems.

Applicants must follow transcripts rules for education, and foreign credentials may be accepted. This is a Public open position requiring a Secret clearance with a 2026-12-22 application deadline.

Qualifications

• If USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: submit transcripts with the application.
• Education credentials must be accredited; the Department of Education must accredit education.
• FOREIGN EDUCATION: education from foreign colleges may be used; show proof credentials are equivalent to U.S. education.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic and applied research on solar and solar wind activity on the geo-space environment and AF systems.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Department of the Air Force Headquarters

Key Responsibilities

Perform basic and applied research on solar and solar wind activity on the geo-space environment and AF systems.

Requirements & Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Department of the Air Force Headquarters, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $74678 – $192331/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-12-22.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.