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Red Gate Group, Ltd.
Physicist
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A Physicist studies the physical properties of the natural world and fundamental principles governing space, time, energy and matter. Conducts scientific research and test theories. Works in specialized areas ranging from the study of atomic and sub-atomic particles to the study of the universe.
$115,521 / year median in New Mexico
+7% projected growth
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Salary Not Available
Position range in Albuquerque MSA $135k - $198k Per Year Physicist
Red Gate Group, Ltd.
Occupation:
PhysicistsLocation:
Albuquerque, NM - 87116Job Type:
Full Time (30 Hours or More)Posted:
07/31/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
Red Gate Group, Ltd.Web Site:
www.redgategrp.com Job #: 621233794 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. The Red Gate Group is seeking a talented and motivated Physicist to support advanced multiphysics modeling and simulation efforts in Albuquerque, NM. In this role, you will contribute to high-impact government contracts focused on conventional weapons effects, computational structural dynamics, computational fluid dynamics, and multi-spectrum functional defeat modeling. The ideal candidate brings a strong physics foundation, hands-on simulation experience, and the ability to operate effectively within a collaborative, fast-paced technical environment supporting national defense priorities.Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, execute, and validate Computational Structural Dynamics (CSD) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) models to support conventional weapons effects analysis
- Perform coupled CFD/CSD simulations to characterize complex fluid-structure interaction phenomena under operationally relevant conditions
- Conduct thermal modeling to assess heat transfer, thermal loading, and material response in weapons effects scenarios
- Build and apply multi-spectrum functional defeat models to evaluate target vulnerability and system defeat mechanisms across relevant threat profiles
- Support the development and maintenance of conventional weapons effects models in compliance with program-specific requirements and standards
- Execute rigorous uncertainty analysis to quantify and communicate model fidelity, sensitivity, and confidence bounds to stakeholders
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of physicists, engineers, and analysts to integrate simulation outputs into broader system-level assessments and technical reports Additional Information Help for Additional Information.
- 8+ years of experience in multiphysics modeling and simulation, consistent with a journeyman proficiency level
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with CFD and/or CSD modeling tools (e.g., ANSYS, LS-DYNA, ABAQUS, OpenFOAM, AUTODYN, or equivalent)
- Working knowledge of coupled multi-physics simulation methodologies, including fluid-structure interaction
- Familiarity with uncertainty quantification (UQ) methods and their application in physics-based modeling environments
- US Citizen with an Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance (required at time of application)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document and present technical findings clearly to both technical and programmatic audiences Desired Qualifications
- Experience with conventional munitions, terminal ballistics, or weapons effects modeling in a DoW or DOE-related program environment
- Familiarity with multi-spectrum target defeat analysis or vulnerability/lethality (V/L) assessments
- Experience working within a government contracting environment, including adherence to SOW deliverables, CDRLs, and program schedules
- Proficiency in scripting or programming languages (Python, MATLAB, or Fortran) for pre/post-processing and automation of simulation workflows Company Description The Red Gate Group, founded in 2006, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Company based in Chantilly, VA.