Physicist

Leidos • Reston, VA

3d

About The Position

The Mission Solutions Business Area at Leidos seeks physicists who can lead and perform research and development efforts. This position will be responsible for R&D activities that support data analytics as well as modeling and simulation efforts. R&D activities span various scientific disciplines and technologies. A successful applicant is expected to be able to convert scientific theory to specific applications of interest. The applicant should also be able to mentor other staff members and lead teams working on R&D projects. The applicant is also expected to write project proposals to the customer as needed. Working knowledge of IT systems is also required. Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter. We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don’t wear capes (they’re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for “how it’s always been done.”

Requirements

• Candidate must possess an active TS/SCI, or a Top Secret clearance with a current SSBI, and be eligible to obtain a TS/SCI w/ poly level clearance
• Ph.D. or equivalent in a science discipline and 15+ years of experience
• 10+ years’ experience in the intelligence and/or DoD communities
• 5+ years’ experience with software development
• Ability to work closely with users to design, build, prototype, and deploy software systems within highly managed government environments
• Experience using Word, PowerPoint, and other MS Office tools to create documents and briefings
• Ability to work individually, as well as within a larger team construct
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and customer relation skills
• Highly detail-oriented
• Adept at working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to resolve complex, unclear problems and issues with research and nontraditional solutions
• Ability to perform threat and vulnerability analyses
• Program/project management skills
• Working knowledge of IT systems

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of physics as applied in geo-technologies
• Understanding of cyber technology

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform research and development efforts
• Responsible for R&D activities that support data analytics as well as modeling and simulation efforts
• Convert scientific theory to specific applications of interest
• Mentor other staff members and lead teams working on R&D projects
• Write project proposals to the customer as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees