Staff Scientist: Accelerator Systems (Albuquerque)

STEM Boomerang; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Equity

Job summary

STEM Boomerang in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Staff Scientist / Physicist to contribute to the design, modeling, and development of next-generation accelerator systems. This role suits someone who enjoys applying fundamental physics to real-world systems and thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

You will work with engineers and researchers to design, simulate, and test accelerator components, document findings, and help translate research into scalable technologies.

Qualifications

• PhD or MS (or equivalent) in Physics or a closely related field.
• Strong foundation in core physics principles, with the ability to apply them to complex systems.
• Experience with modeling, simulation, or experimental work in a relevant domain.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams with scientists and engineers.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to learn new domains and technologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to pass a thorough background check.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, simulation, and analysis of accelerator systems and subsystems.
• Apply physics-based modeling to inform system architecture, component design, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with engineering and R&D teams on development, integration, and testing of accelerator components.
• Support experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation of test results.
• Help identify technical challenges and contribute to creative, practical solutions.
• Participate in system-level thinking—bringing theory, modeling, and real-world implementation.
• Document findings and communicate results clearly across technical teams.

Skills

PhD/MS in Physics

Modeling/Simulation

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Background check

Job description

STEM Boomerang in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Staff Scientist / Physicist to contribute to the design, modeling, and development of next-generation accelerator systems. This role suits someone who enjoys applying fundamental physics to real-world systems and thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

You will work with engineers and researchers to design, simulate, and test accelerator components, document findings, and help translate research into scalable technologies.