Computational Physicist, Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton • Reston, VA

17d • $99,000 - $225,000

About The Position

Computational Physicist, Lead Key Role: Leverages physics expertise to test and analyze physical phenomena to support S&T client challenges. Applies advanced skills or extensive technical expertise, full industry knowledge. Develops innovative solutions to complex problems. Works without considerable direction, mentors and may supervise team members.

Requirements

• 11+ years of experience with conducting systems engineering or research developing and advancing physics-based models, including atmospheric transport or biological weapons effects
• 5+ years of experience with computational dynamics and modeling, including solving partial differential equations using numerical methods such as finite element, finite volume, and finite difference
• Experience in creating software tools that generate images with realistic, physics-based artifacts and qualities, supporting anomaly detection and classification
• Experience with physics principles, mathematical modeling, and programming languages such as Python, C++, or Fortran
• Ability to evaluate all project aspects, including design, development, execution, and implementation of chemical and biological research
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
• Bachelor's degree in Physics or Applied Mathematics

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a principal investigator
• Experience with DoD agencies
• Experience with military operations, biological command, control, communications, survivability, and hard target defeat
• Knowledge of systems engineering, data science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning
• Knowledge of weapons control technology
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Master's degree in Physics or Applied Mathematics

Benefits

• health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
• paid leave
• professional development
• tuition assistance
• work-life programs
• dependent care
• recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees