6 jobs found in Springfield, VA

Computational Physics, Inc. (CPI) is looking for an Experimental Atomic Physicist to support our customers at the U.S. Naval Observatory (USNO) . Background The USNO is responsible for the creation, dissemination and maintenance of precise time and navigation products for the Department of Defense and other customers. CPI is seeking an Experimental Physicist with a background in atomic, molecular or optical physics to support next-generation atomic clock development at USNO. The successful candidate will support the work of the Clock Development division on optical lattice clocks and cold-atom beam optical clocks based on alkaline earth atoms. The new Physicist will work with a team of CPI contractors and USNO Scientists to develop robust solutions for high-uptime optical clocks and the infrastructure for their integration into the USNO timescale. Most work for this position will be completed on-site at USNO in Washington, D.C.; occasional travel to conferences within and...

Company Description Vorbeck Materials is engineering the future of technology for first responders, military, and industry. From PFAS-free firefighting foams to conformal antennas, we deliver mission-critical solutions with superior performance. Job Description Job Type: Full-time Classification: Non-Exempt Pay: $26 - $36 per hour, based on qualifications and experience. Physical Setting/work location: On-site, Columbia, MD. Clearance Level: This position requires that the candidate be capable of obtaining and maintaining a Secret-level security clearance. Candidates with an active SCI-level clearance are strongly preferred. Vorbeck is seeking a Materials & Fabrication Technician to support the research, development, fabrication, and testing of advanced materials and RF technologies. This role will work closely with engineering and product development teams to fabricate prototype components, conduct laboratory testing, support additive manufacturing...

Company Description Vorbeck Materials is engineering the future of technology for first responders, military, and industry. From PFAS-free firefighting foams to conformal antennas, we deliver mission-critical solutions with superior performance. Job Description Job Type: Full-time Classification: Exempt Pay: $100,000 - $175,000, based on qualifications and experience Physical Setting/work location: Columbia, MD or Grand Forks, ND. This position is onsite and may be based in either Vorbeck location depending on candidate qualifications and business needs. Vorbeck is seeking a Director or Senior Associate for Data Science & Analytics to support data- driven decision making with an emphasis on research and product development, but also including manufacturing and quality functions. This role will be responsible for analyzing complex scientific and testing data sets (as well as production, and quality data) to identify trends, and unique insights that can improve...

The Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit and consortium of universities that manages and/or operates world-leading astronomical observatories-including the Hubble Space Telescope; James Webb Space Telescope; Vera C. Rubin Observatory; the Gemini Observatory; the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Observatory and many more-on behalf of the scientific community through our Centers: the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI); the NSF National Optical/Infrared Laboratory (NOIRLab), and the NSF National Solar Observatory (NSO). Our mission is to enable transformational research in astrophysics and to share the wonders of the universe with the public. AURA partners with federal agencies, universities, scientific institutions, and industry collaborators around the world to advance exploration, discovery, and education. Position Summary The Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA) is seeking a Director of Philanthropy to help create...

The Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit and consortium of universities that manages and/or operates world-leading astronomical observatories-including the Hubble Space Telescope; James Webb Space Telescope; Vera C. Rubin Observatory; the Gemini Observatory; the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Observatory and many more-on behalf of the scientific community through our Centers: the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI); the NSF National Optical/Infrared Laboratory (NOIRLab), and the NSF National Solar Observatory (NSO). Our mission is to enable transformational research in astrophysics and to share the wonders of the universe with the public. AURA partners with federal agencies, universities, scientific institutions, and industry collaborators around the world to advance exploration, discovery, and education. Position Summary The Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA) is seeking a Director of Philanthropy to help create...

Share in the thrill of space exploration and join our team! The Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) has openings for Science Support Analysts in our Instruments Division. This is a phenomenal opportunity for early career candidates to launch a stable long-term career in astronomy. We welcome you to apply if you have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant fields. The level of seniority will be decided based on level of expertise and relevance to the needs of the position. As a Science Support Analyst, you will work on a team to support the operations of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). You will be responsible for reducing and analyzing calibration data for astronomical instruments (e.g. cameras, spectrographs, coronagraphs) to optimize the scientific output of our space telescopes. You will provide user support to our worldwide community of researchers on various aspects of observation planning and data analysis. You can also get involved in groundbreaking astronomical...