Research Scientist-Secret Clearance Required

Spectrum Software Technology; Egg Harbor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) with match

PTO plus 11 paid holidays

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Spectrum Software Technology in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, is seeking a Research Scientist with Secret Clearance to support various engineering and scientific research activities. The candidate will perform complex studies and evaluations of security systems, playing a crucial role in enhancing safety and efficiency.

This position demands a Bachelor’s in a science field with considerable experience or a Master's degree, ensuring a strong foundation in relevant physics and chemistry. SST offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physics, chemistry, or related field with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Must possess Secret Security Clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Perform research, design, development, and evaluations of security systems.
• Write experiment/test plans and conduct tests.
• Collect data and prepare technical reports.

Skills

Laboratory analytical procedures

Automated data collection

Communication skills

Physics knowledge

Chemistry knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a science field or Master’s degree

Job description

Research Scientist-Secret Clearance Required

Full-time

Spectrum Software Technology, Inc. (SST) is an information technology consulting and software development company that has helped organizations imagine, create, and implement innovative solutions that improve safety and efficiency for more than 20 years. SST has specialized in Air Traffic Control (ATC) systems and Air Traffic Management (ATM) technologies, serving federal agencies such as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), as well as commercial customers including General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), Lockheed Martin, and Boeing.

SST is seeking a Staff Scientist with Secret Clearance to support engineering and scientific research, development, testing, studies, and related activities at the TSL Lab in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. This position is contingent on contract award, requires a Secret Clearance, and may involve relocation for qualified individuals.

Responsibilities

As a Staff Scientist, you will perform research, design, development, analyses, and test and evaluation of complex security systems. You will determine the potential of physics approaches for further development, define opportunities to interface various technologies and systems, and assess the usefulness of technologies in the homeland security environment. You will write experiment/test plans and procedures, conduct tests, collect data, and prepare technical reports.

Required Experience and Skills

• Experience performing a variety of complex laboratory analytical procedures.
• Experience in automated data collection, analysis, and presentation.
• Proficient written and oral communications skills, and working knowledge of commercial software programs.
• Experience preparing and presenting at conferences and other meetings.
• Professional knowledge of physics/chemistry, and/or development of physics or chemistry/trace-based systems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science field (e.g., physics, chemistry) from an accredited college or university and at least 6 years of experience in experimental or applied science (physics, chemistry, or related), or
• Master’s degree in a science field (e.g., physics, chemistry) from an accredited college or university.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Requires Secret Security Clearance or higher and DHS Suitability.

Benefits

SST offers competitive salaries and benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance that start day one. 401(k) with match. PTO plus 11 paid holidays. Relocation assistance.