RESEARCH PHYSICIST with Security Clearance - Melbourne, FL, United States - Zel Technologies

Description

This position is contingent upon contract award JobSummary: The individual selected for this position will work closely with the customer to address complex scientific problems related to a variety of areas such as physics, chemistry, and the earth sciences
The candidate should have the ability to perform independent research and develop the proper approach/solution to related scientific problems will be important considerations in the selection process

Responsibilities:

• Develop and interpret scientific codes and algorithms.
• Conduct research on forces, structures and phenomena.
• Evaluate experiment results and perform quality control tests.
• Develop and analyze the results of models.
• Data analysis and interpretation.
• Create modeling tools and modify existing tools using common programming languages.
• Report generation.
• Other duties as assigned by management

Requirements:

• Must be a US citizen.
• Active secret or higher clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI.
• Master's degreein the physical sciences with 10 or more years' experience or a PhD with a proven record of research in his/her field of expertise.
• Expertise in Physics related discipline such as Astrophysics, nuclear, electromagnetic theory, hydrodynamics etc.
• Proficient in creating tools in common programming languages.
• Knowledge of engineering science and technology.
• Analytical thinking skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Effective communicator.
• Works well independently and as part of a team.
• Good writing skills, as there will be a requirement to write reports.
• Degree of judgment and multi-tasking associated with performing job duties.
• Successful background and drug screening check

Preferred

Requirements:

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
• High Performance Computing (HPC) processing relevant to Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Parallel, or Tensor design.
• Familiar with Astrophysics, nuclear physics, electromagnetic theory, hydrodynamics
• Finite Volume and/or Finite Difference Time Domain expertise

Physical Demands or Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The majority of the time is spent in an office setting.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance, vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear.

About Zel Tech Zel Tech is a minority owned small business (NAICS specializing in customer threat reduction
We provide a full spectrum of threat reduction services from planning, training, operations, R&D, advising, and solution prototyping across our services and solutions business groups
We combine best of breed engineering practices, subject matter expertise, design services, computer science, and data analytics with innovative approaches in artificial intelligence and machine learning, AR/VR, R&D, and physics-based modeling and simulation providing tailored solutions addressing our customer's unique threatrequirements

Our Mission We provide customers with the knowledge, tools, and solutions needed for correct and timely decisions and effective actions to help ensure U.

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national security
Diversity Workforce Zel Tech team members represent a wide range of backgrounds, skills, experience, and personalities bound together by common objectives and mutual respect
You will join a caring community of professional, including many military veterans who challenge and support each other in seeking the right solutions to important matters
Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k immediate vesting with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account with company contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bonuses for performance
• Voluntary life/accidental death & dismemberment
• Educational assistance and special training programs
• Voluntary benefits (accidental, critical illness, whole life)
• Group life insurance (Company paid)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (Company paid)
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Leave, Jury Duty, and Military Leave
• Health and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Employee discounts on various services and productsEqual Opportunities Zel Tech is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, military status, genetic predisposition, or any other basis protected by law.