Solid-State Physicist / Engineer and Physical Sciences Researcher - Experienced to Expert Level (MD)

US National Security Agency/Central Security Service; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Security Agency at Fort Meade seeks a Technical Intelligence & Science Services professional to lead engineering and scientific projects, advise on systems, and construct specialized equipment while upholding rigorous standards.

Entry is based on a bachelor's with 7 years, master's with 5 years, or doctoral with 3 years of relevant experience for senior levels; expert scales higher with more experience.

Qualifications

• The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.
• Relevant experience must be in engineering or physical sciences work, or academic/independent research in a technical field.
• Possible fields include mathematics, engineering, cognitive sciences and physical sciences.

Responsibilities

• Create systems and tools to enhance intelligence operations.
• Advise, administer and perform scientific projects, including planning and designing equipment.
• Ensure adherence to sound engineering and scientific standards and principles.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

Job description

As a Technical Intelligence & Science Services professional, you will use your skills to create the systems and tools that will be used to enhance the operation of intelligence. You will advise, administer and perform scientific projects, such as planning, designing, and constructing specialized equipment, and ensuring adherence to sound engineering and scientific standards and principles. The NSA offers multiple areas of focus for facilities engineers, including computer, and architectural.

The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.

Relevant experience must be in one or more of the following: performing engineering or physical sciences work, or conducting academic or independent research in a technical field (for example, mathematics, engineering, cognitive sciences and physical sciences).

SENIOR

Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 7 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 3 years of relevant experience.

EXPERT

Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 10 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 6 years of relevant experience.