Atomic Physicist / Engineering and Physical Sciences Researcher - Experienced to Expert Level

Atomic Physicist / Engineering and Physical Sciences Researcher

• Experienced to Expert Level Department of Defense Nional Security Agency/Central Security Service Summary As an Engineering and Physical Science professional, you will use your skills to cree the systems and tools th used to enhance the operion of intelligence.

You will advise, administer and perform scientific projects, such as planning, designing, and constructing specialized equipment, and ensuring adherence to sound engineering and scientific standards and principles. For more informion, please : https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1256939 Learn more about this agency Summary As an Engineering and Physical Science professional, you will use your skills to cree the systems and tools th used to enhance the operion of intelligence. You will advise, administer and perform scientific projects, such as planning, designing, and constructing specialized equipment, and ensuring adherence to sound engineering and scientific standards and principles. For more informion, please : https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1256939 Learn more about this agency Overview Help Accepting applicions Open & closing des 04/27/2026 to 05/08/2026 Salary $132,751

• $197,200 per year Pay scale & grade GG 13
• 15 Locion Few vacancies in the following locion: Fort Meade, MD Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocion expenses reimbursed Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocion expenses in accordance with agency policy.

Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted Promotion potential None Job family (Series) 0132 Intelligence Supervisory stus No Security clearance Sensitive Compartmented Informion Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk Trust determinion process Nional security Financial disclosure Yes Bargaining unit stus No Announcement number 1256939 Control number 866773600 This job is open to Help The public U.S. Citizens, Nionals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Federal employees

• Excepted service Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluion criteria.

Veterans Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference Individuals with disabilities Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A. Videos Duties Help NSA is home to one of the largest and most established in-house research organizions within the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC), employing scientists with world-class skills in fields such as mhemics, physics, computer science, engineering, and cybersecurity. We collabore with leading industries, universities, and nional laborories to advance core competencies, leverage work in overlapping disciplines, and solve some of the most challenging nional security problems thought to be intractable by adversaries and commercial industry. NSA's Laborory for Physical Sciences (LPS) tracts top technical talent who not only solve the nion's urgent intelligence problems, but also invent wh hasn't been invented and concentre on wh needed five, ten, fifteen years down the road. Through its partnership with the University of Maryland (UMD), LPS offers a unique environment where university, industry, and federal government scientists collabore on research in advanced communicion, sensing, and computer technologies. To learn more about

LPS, :

https://www.lps.umd.edu LPS is currently seeking an experienced Quantum Computing Technical Program Manager/ Atomic Physicist, who responsible for setting research goals and direct research focused on conducting experimental or theoretical studies to further understanding of the fundamental limitions of omic qubit devices and plforms. Specific focus of this job is for applicants with an extensive history working with either trapped icon or neutral om system for fault-tolerant quantum computing applicions. As a valued member of the LPS team, you will leverage your expertise, ideas, and vision to:

• Lead and oversee projects th shape the future of U.S. computing interests
• Collabore with leading scientists in quantum computing across government, industry, and academia to understand the lest ste-of-the-art research, and identify future research gaps and needs
• Implement stregies by directing U.S. Government investments
• Advance U.S. leadership in Quantum Informion Science (QIS) for the benefit of the entire nion Experience in the following areas reled to solid-ste qubits are desired:
• Quantum Hardware Development, Operion, and Overcoming Challenges. This would include direct experience (either experimental or theoretical) with trapped ion systems or neutral om arrays, either in simulion, modelling, fabricion or manipulion of om temperures, movements, ge operions and readout
• Quantum Supporting Technologies and Methods such as experience with trap development (e.g. chip or tweezers), laser control systems or other room temperure optics or electronics
• Quantum protocol development and performance evaluion, from single qubits to multi-qubits and quantum error correction
• Characterizion, analysis, and physical constraints of quantum systems
• Evaluing current or future opportunities and limitions based on past, current, and projected performance
• Muring quantum technologies through multiple stages of development and levels of murity
• Several layers of a quantum informion system hierarchy, from micro-physics to logical, and how each level impacts qubit performance Requirements Help Conditions of employment All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigion and polygraph. Qualificions The qualificions listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position. Degree must be in either (1) Engineering, (2) Physics or Astronomy from an accredited college, or (3) a relevant professional technical field (for example, chemistry, computer science, mhemics, hydrology, geology). For Engineering degrees, if program is not ABET accredited, it must include specified coursework.

• Specified coursework includes courses in differential and integral calculus and 5 of the following 18 areas: (a) stics or dynamics, (b) strength of merials/stress-strain relionships, (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics, (d) thermodynamics, (e) electromagnetic fields, (f) nure and properties of merials/reling particle and aggrege structure to properties, (g) solid ste electronics, (h) microprocessor applicions, (i), computer systems, (j) signal processing, (k) digital design, (l) systems and control theory, (m) circuits or generalized circuits, (n) communicion systems, (o) power systems, (p) computer networks, (q) software development, (r) Any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, he transfer, or soil mechanics.

Relevant experience must be in one or more of the following: performing engineering or physical sciences work, or conducting academic or independent research in a technical field (for example, mhemics, engineering, cognitive sciences and physical sciences). SENIOR Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 7 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 3 years of relevant experience. EXPERT Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 10 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 6 years of relevant experience. Educion The qualificions listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position. Degree must be in either (1) Engineering, (2) Physics or Astronomy from an accredited college, or (3) a relevant professional technical field (for example, chemistry, computer science, mhemics, hydrology, geology). For Engineering degrees, if program is not ABET accredited, it must include specified coursework.

• Specified coursework includes courses in differential and integral calculus and 5 of the following 18 areas: (a) stics or dynamics, (b) strength of merials/stress-strain relionships, (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics, (d) thermodynamics, (e) electromagnetic fields, (f) nure and properties of merials/reling particle and aggrege structure to properties, (g) solid ste electronics, (h) microprocessor applicions, (i), computer systems, (j) signal processing, (k) digital design, (l) systems and control theory, (m) circuits or generalized circuits, (n) communicion systems, (o) power systems, (p) computer networks, (q) software development, (r) Any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, he transfer, or soil mechanics.

Additional informion

Pay:

Salary offers are based on candides' educion level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account informion provided by the hiring manager/organizion regarding the work level for the position.

Salary Range:

$132,751

• $197,200 (Senior, Expert) Salary range varies by locion, work level, and relevant experience to the position.

Training provided based on the selectee's needs and experience.

Benefits:

NSA offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time position, Monday

• Friday, with basic 8hr/day work requirement between 6:00 a.

m. and 6:00 p.m. (flexible).

DCIPS Trial Period:

If selected for this position, you required to serve a two-year DCIPS trial period, unless you are a veterans' preference-eligible employee, in which case you are required to serve a one-year trial period. This trial period runs concurrently with your commitment to the position, if applicable. Before finalizing your appointment the conclusion of your trial period, NSA will determine whether your continued employment advances the public interest. This decision based on factors such as your performance and conduct; the Agency's needs and interests; whether your continued employment would advance the Agency's organizional goals; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment termined unless you receive certificion, in writing, th your continued employment advances the public interest. If you do not receive certificion for continued employment, you should receive written notice prior to the end of your trial period th your employment termined and the effective de of such terminion. Expand Hide additional informion Candides should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passione about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United Stes Constitution. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits th are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more informion on the specific benefits offered. How you evalued You evalued for this job based on how well you meet the qualificions above. You are someone who has excellent communicion and interpersonal skills, a desire to guide and influence a broad research community, thrives on solving problems, and are able to:

• Apply knowledge of mhemics, engineering, and physical sciences to analyze problems and determine technical solutions
• Work effectively across several different functional areas in a fast-paced, collaborive environment
• Handle and prioritize multiple assignments
• Synthesize informion to solve complex problems
• Ability to clearly communice to peers and leadership in a variety of methods and forums Benefits Help A career with the U.

S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits th are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more informion on the specific benefits offered. Required documents Required Documents Help The Nional Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United Stes Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candides as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility. If you are relying on your educion to meet qualificion requirements: Educion must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Educion in order for it to be credited towards qualificions. Therefore, provide only the tendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Educion . Failure to provide all of the required informion as sted in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible ring or may affect the overall ring. How to Apply Help To apply, please : https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1256939 Agency contact informion NSA POC Phone 1-844-424-4737 intelcareers@nsa.gov Address NSA External Hiring 9800 Savage Road Fort Meade, MD 20755 US Next steps To apply, please : https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1256939 Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probionary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodion policy Selective Service Signure and false stements Social security number request Required Documents Help The Nional Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United Stes Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candides as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility. If you are relying on your educion to meet qualificion requirements: Educion must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Educion in order for it to be credited towards qualificions. Therefore, provide only the tendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Educion . Failure to provide all of the required informion as sted in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible ring or may affect the overall ring. How to Apply Help To apply, please : https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1256939 Expand Hide how to apply Agency contact informion NSA POC Phone 1-844-424-4737 intelcareers@nsa.gov Address NSA External Hiring 9800 Savage Road Fort Meade, MD 20755 US Next steps To apply, please : https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1256939 Expand Hide next steps Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probionary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodion policy Selective Service Signure and false stements Social security number request Overview Help Accepting applicions Open & closing des 04/27/2026 to 05/08/2026 Salary $132,751

• $197,200 per year Pay scale & grade GG 13
• 15 Locion Few vacancies in the following locion: Fort Meade, MD Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocion expenses reimbursed Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocion expenses in accordance with agency policy.

Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted Promotion potential None Job family (Series) Supervisory stus No Security clearance Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Trust determinion process Financial disclosure Bargaining unit stus Announcement number 1256939 Control number 866773600