Computational Physicist

Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.•Reston, VA

66d•$99,000 - $225,000

About The Position

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

5+ 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