Physicist 1 - 26614

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. • Adelphi, MD

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About The Position

HII-Mission Technologies is seeking a Physicist to support our work with the U.S. Army Research Laboratory in Adelphi, MD. Work with organizational experts and assist in the performance of Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) studies and analyses for Defense Systems. This includes Systems related to new and emerging technologies as well as development of mitigation strategies that can enhance military systems, subsystems, and components, particularly technology insertion and rapid prototyping to enhance the performance of legacy systems. HII has been providing engineering and management support to the U.S. Army Research Laboratory for over 10 years, and the exciting work we do for this customer keeps growing with new and continued support in RDT&E. Come support our work with the U.S. Army Research Laboratory and join a world class team of groundbreaking scientists and engineers!

Requirements

• 0 years experience with Bachelors in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years relevant experience.
• Strong academic foundation in classical mechanics, thermodynamics, quantum physics, electromagnetism, and solid-state physics.
• Must possess hands-on laboratory experience with optics, electronics, and scientific instrumentation, along with experience using Python and/or MATLAB for scientific data analysis.
• Familiarity with experimental data collection, processing, and technical documentation is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• A strong preference will be given to candidates with experience supporting thermal or high-pressure experimental research, including data acquisition and analysis.
• Additional preference will be given to individuals with experience working with optical systems, laser alignment, photoluminescence, or spectroscopy techniques.
• Familiarity with molecular dynamics simulations (such as LAMMPS), use of high-performance computing environments, and strong technical writing skills—including contribution to peer-reviewed publications—are highly desirable.
• Prior internship, research assistantship, or laboratory experience within a Department of Defense or applied research laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Experimental Physics & Thermal Sciences Support
• Support experimental research efforts focused on thermodynamics, heat transfer, and materials behavior relevant to Army systems
• Assist with high-pressure, optical, and thermal characterization experiments, including sample preparation and instrumentation setup
• Perform laser-based and optics-driven measurements, supporting alignment, calibration, and data collection
• Data Analysis & Scientific Computing
• Process, analyze, and visualize experimental and simulation data using Python and MATLAB
• Apply statistical and physics-based methods to interpret results and identify trends
• Support development of scripts and workflows for efficient data post-processing
• Modeling & Simulation Support
• Assist with molecular dynamics simulations and other computational modeling efforts related to thermal transport and materials properties
• Support execution of simulations on high-performance computing (HPC) systems and post-processing of results
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work collaboratively with physicists, materials scientists, and engineers across disciplines
• Contribute to laboratory problem-solving, experimental troubleshooting, and prototype optimization
• Technical Documentation & Reporting
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations summarizing experimental methods and findings
• Support preparation of research results for internal briefings and external publications

Benefits

• HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future.
• We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.
• Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
• Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level