Physicist Job at KBR, Greenbelt, MD

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  • KBR
  • Greenbelt, MD

Job Description

Physicist

Around here, we define the future.

But we at KBR we share one goal: to improve the world responsibly as a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers.

The candidate will support the Quantum Sensing Technologies team to design, build, and test an atomic and optical experimental systems at Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

  • M.S. in experimental physics, quantum information sciences or closely related field
  • Five years minimum demonstrated expertise in experimental or applied atomic or quantum information physics, optics or other closely related fields.
  • At least five years of experience in using, building and characterizing laser systems for applications in quantum sensing or atom interferometry
  • Position requires strong verbal and written communications skills.
  • US Citizen or Green Card holder.

Preferred Experience & Skills:

  • Ph.D. in experimental atomic physics, quantum information sciences or a closely related field
  • Experience in laser cooling experiments with alkali atoms (Rb and/or Cs preferred)
  • Experience with atom interferometry for inertial or gravity sensing
  • Demonstrated skills such as creative or independent problem solving
  • Experience with atomic cooling and trapping techniques
  • Experience building custom optical characterization experiment and/or equipment.
  • Familiarity with common computer languages, e.g. Matlab, Comsol, Python, etc.

Experience and/or Education in lieu of these qualifications will be reviewed for applicability to meet these requirements.

Basic Compensation:

$125,700.00 - $188,600.00

The offered rate will be based on contract affordability and the selected candidate's working location, knowledge, skills, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer. We Deliver Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job Tags

Contract work, Temporary work, Local area, Relocation package, Flexible hours,

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