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Physics Jobs in Oak Hill, VA

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Laurel, MD26 days ago

$85,000–$195,000

You will work in a teamed environment to analyze live tactical sensor data; identify and solve problems that impact mission requirements; compare to physics-based simulations that provide unprecedented realism and new levels of understanding of system performance in operationally realistic environments in the presence of the world's most challenging threats. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development.

Laurel, MD26 days ago

$100,000–$245,000

You'll be joining our hardworking team of system engineers, algorithm developers, FPGA and embedded software engineers, and advanced EW technology enthusiasts who enjoy working together to craft creative solutions to complex challenges. The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges.

Laurel, MD26 days ago

$125,000–$290,000

This individual will be instrumental in strengthening the Branch’s technical excellence, advancing strategic core competencies, and mentoring high-performing staff to develop and deliver innovative, mission-relevant capabilities aligned with AMDS strategic intent. The successful candidate will be a highly respected member of the DOW community with demonstrated technical depth, systems engineering rigor, and the ability to lead complex, high-impact engineering efforts.

Laurel, MD26 days ago

$100,000–$245,000

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development.

Laurel, MD10 days ago

$100,000–$245,000

As a member of our team, you will provide thought leadership and conduct rigorous analysis and engineering to rapidly develop and demonstrate technologies and integrated systems concepts and solutions that can enable effective joint, integrated, theatre level defense across all operational warfighting domains (land, sea, air, space). Have experience and background in some or all of the following: systems architecture, requirements, interface, and algorithm prototyping and performance analysis, active and passive sensors, target tracking and sensor fusion algorithms and design concepts, command and control concepts, distributed communications systems, advanced kill chain analysis, integrated fire control concepts.

Laurel, MD26 days ago

$105,000–$290,000

The Solar & Space Physics Group (SRP) of the Space Exploration Sector has a broad and active research program that spans data analysis, theory, and modeling of planetary magnetospheres, heliospheric science, and solar physics, as well as applications to space weather and national security. We are seeking a senior Space Plasma Physicist to join an existing numerical simulation and modeling team to conduct basic scientific research on radiation belts of Earth and other solar system planets, as well as leveraging these tools and understanding for multiple national security applications.

Laurel, MD26 days ago

$105,000–$290,000

As a member of our team, you’ll contribute to the development and evaluation of quantum error correcting codes (QECCs), working closely with theorists and experimentalists to bridge knowledge gaps and address practical limitations of quantum error correction on current and future hardware platforms. You will join our hardworking team of quantum scientists who are passionate about building new and exciting solutions to expand the state-of-the-art in quantum science.

Vienna, VA30+ days ago

Full-time

Combine that with daily catered lunch from such restaurants as Cava, Chipotle, La Plaka, Jason’s Deli, and Shake Shack and you can see that we strive to foster a family-friendly culture that emphasizes teamwork, camaraderie, and openness. We are growing and looking for individuals who want to be part of a fun, passionate, and highly accomplished team with Hackathons and regular events like Poker and Movie Night to keep the spirits alive.

Washington DC, DC28 days ago

The role of the Physics Teacher (SET) is to ensure the day-to-day exceptional education of students by preparing and facilitating subject specific lesson plans. They help guide students to reach their greatest potential while preparing them for the demands of higher education, a rewarding career, and global citizenship.

College Park, MD21 days ago

$25–$45 Per Hour

Prep Academy Tutors of Southern Maryland is hiring qualified, reliable tutors to support college students near University of Maryland. We are looking for subject-matter experts who can help students succeed in challenging, high-demand courses.

Washington, DC, District of Columbia30+ days ago

Collegiate’s roadmap to student success includes 16 College Board Advanced Placement courses among four rigorous career academies that encourage self-discovery and a mastery of core academic content: Early College, Information Technology and Engineering, Fine Arts, and Health Sciences. Collaborate with school-based staff and throughout the Friendship network in staff meetings, regular analysis sessions and professional learning designed to enhance students’ learning experience and increase student achievement.

Bethesda, MARYLAND30+ days ago

The Medical Physicist provides specialized physics support for radiation oncology services by supporting advanced radiation therapy procedures, treatment planning, equipment acceptance testing, quality assurance, and emergency oncology cases while collaborating closely with physicians, dosimetrists, and clinical staff. Possess at least 24 months experience in treating with intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) including familiarity with various modulation techniques and systems, patient immobilization and data acquisition, treatment planning, treatment plan and machine QA procedures, dosimetry and film QA validation techniques for IMRT treatment plans.

Alexandria, VA13 days ago

The position will support a variety of projects including radiation protection program support for NSD and our clients, special projects and program improvements that address license and regulatory requirements, site characterization, remediation, decommissioning, waste management, and other nuclear-related projects. The position also offers opportunities to serve as the Radiation Safety Officer for client radiation protection programs, preparation and implementation of radiation safety plans/procedures, waste disposal, planning and oversight of radiation surveys and inspections, report preparation, conducting radiation safety training, and other radiological support services for our clients.

Washington, DC30+ days ago

$157,996–$336,502 Per Year

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Bethesda, MD5 days ago

Bachelors' degree in physics, applied physics, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field, with six plus (6+) years of work experience in one of these fields, or Masters' degree with two plus (2+) years of work experience. • Two (2) years of experience or equivalent education with laboratory characterization or test platforms relevant to quantum systems, such as cryogenic test environments, optical/laser-based measurement systems, RF/microwave measurement tools, or qubit/device characterization setups.

Chantilly, VA30+ days ago

Full-time

During their assignment in AS&T, ETIC activities focus on developing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to become a technical leader within the Government with direction aimed at learning the NRO, understanding emerging technology, and applying this knowledge to help advance NRO programs. This position meets the qualifications for Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Targeted Local Market Supplement (TLMS) STEM pay for NRO Cadre employees and candidates as authorized by the office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security’s (OUSD(I&S)).

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Chantilly, VA5 days ago

This role supports mission‑critical capabilities spanning the National System of Geospatial‑Intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial‑Intelligence (ASG), and Federal partners, ensuring delivery of resilient, scalable, and mission‑aligned solutions. You will work alongside experienced GEOINT professionals who value clear communication, disciplined engineering, and systems that work as intended in operational environments.

Arlington, Virginia30+ days ago

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or a related STEM discipline; 8+ years of engineering experience with DoD space systems, sensor systems, or tracking technologies. If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems.

Reston, VA7 days ago

Full-time

Required education: Master’s or PhD in Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field and 11+ years relevant experience in modeling and simulation within a defense or national security environment. Nalley Consulting has an opportunity for an experienced Systems Engineer to support on-going research and development efforts for functional characterization of WMD facilities and their associated design.

Tysons, VA30+ days ago

Full-time

Join our unique, collaborative team to help implement leading-edge scientific software tools in fascinating domains including space situational awareness, computer vision, directed energy, metamaterials, and biothermal modeling. Stellar Science is seeking several modern C++20/23 Software Engineers with three or more years of industry experience creating reusable, maintainable code solving challenging math and physics problems.

Springfield, Virginia30+ days ago

Headquartered in Chantilly, VA with 16 global offices, Arcfield employs more than 1,500 engineers, analysts, IT specialists, and other professionals with more than 60 years of collective proven experience supporting missions in cyber and space defense, space exploration, hypersonic and nuclear deterrence and warfighter readiness. Overview: Arcfield was purpose-built to protect the nation and its allies through innovations in digital transformation, space mission engineering and launch assurance, miniaturized sensors and satellites, advanced modeling and simulation, cybersecurity, and conventional and hypersonic missile support.

Chantilly, Virginia30+ days ago

Alexandria, Virginia30+ days ago

Serving as a key technical advisor during all performer-driven project reviews, including the System Requirements Review (SRR), Integrated Baseline Review (IBR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), with a focus on M&S-related content. Assessing contract performer strategies for creating and maintaining the "Digital Thread," ensuring data continuity from requirements definition in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) models through design, simulation, test, and operations.

Herndon, VA14 days ago

Our areas of expertise are in spacecraft payload and system development (especially in the confines of implementing very large amounts of functionality in extremely small, power-constrained environments); unique system development; ground control and operational software development; embedded software development; and unique cyber capabilities. + Typically requires a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; nine or more years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, seven or more years of experience with a master’s degree, or four or more years with a PhD.

Greenbelt, Maryland30 days ago

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for fabrication processes Responsibilities: Plans and implements detector/instrument engineering studies, analyses, and development in support of flight, airborne, and ground mechanical and electrical hardware including all scientific and support software required to operate and/or test the associated equipment and/or facility. Qualifications: Education: This position requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science from an accredited institution or have equivalent education in a different field and experience.

Rockville, MD30+ days ago

Solid leadership skills with demonstrated knowledge and understanding of staff management practices and processes and the ability to establish accountabilities and expectations and manage performance to achieve results. • Establishes and monitors direct report performance and development goals, assigns accountabilities, sets objectives, establishes priorities, and provides continuous feedback and recognition on performance.

Columbia, Maryland30+ days ago

$90,000–$150,000 Per Year

The candidate will be responsible for understanding customer requirements, supporting a team of engineers and software developers to design and develop simulation solutions, and demonstrating that capability to our government customers and other critical stakeholders. The ideal candidate has 6 to 10 years of IR seeker systems engineering experience including IR seeker physical design, signal processing design and analyses, and seeker testing, and an active TS clearance.

Herndon, Virginia30+ days ago

$104,000–$166,000 Per Year

In this role, you will provide technical expertise in laser-based, free-space optical communications and related technologies, ensure compliance with DoD guidelines, and collaborate across teams to drive project success. Providing technical guidance on deploying optical SATCOM systems, including optical ground terminals, wavefront correction, acquisition, tracking, and pointing (ATP) mechanisms, and atmospheric mitigation strategies.

Arlington, Virginia30+ days ago

Our team of experienced military, technical, and operations research analysts is skilled in evaluating military problems, identifying the driving factors, devising innovative approaches, collecting applicable data, developing necessary software tools, and performing thorough and timely assessments to inform technology and acquisition governance decisions to ensure U.S. military forces retain military superiority in the future. Responsibilities: SPA is searching for senior technical personnel to provide support for the successful execution of existing and new programs and related technologies in the following areas: optics, photonics, physics, materials, artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML), mathematics engineering, quantum, chemistry, biology, and/or other scientific disciplines and related efforts.

Alexandria, Virginia30+ days ago

Oversee MPR engineers performing neutronics simulations and core design: criticality safety evaluations, critical core configurations, fuel cycle management, activation calculations, radiation detection and shielding analyses: alarm setpoint determination, shielding optimization, ALARA implementation, dosimetry calculations. The role requires deep expertise in or an ability to quickly master several nuclear engineering related topics, including neutronics, thermal hydraulics, shielding, fuel and nuclear materials, and radiological consequence evaluation combined with strong communication skills, adherence to best practices, and an eye for growing MPR's portfolio.

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Fort Belvoir, Virginia5 days ago

Position Overview: QinetiQ US is seeking a motivated undergraduate student currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related STEM discipline to join our Signal & Image Processing team for a summer internship at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Support laboratory testing, characterization, and field testing of advanced EO/IR camera sensors operating in Ultraviolet, Visible, NIR, SWIR, MWIR, and LWIR wavebands, including multi-band camera sensors.

Columbia, Maryland30+ days ago

$150,000–$170,000 Per Year

Understanding customer requirements, supporting a team of engineers and software developers to design and develop simulation solutions, and demonstrating that capability to our government customers and other critical stakeholders. Designing and documenting the RF sensor concept of operations, including the modes of operation and their corresponding timelines, the operating frequencies, pulse repetition frequencies, scan pattern, and waveform selection.

Greenbelt, MD18 days ago

Relative Dynamics is seeking a Microfabrication Engineer to assist in advancing cutting-edge technology for a new mission at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD. Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, physics, or related field; MS or PhD preferred.

Chantilly, Virginia28 days ago

Astrion is seeking Senior and Subject Matter Expert Engineers to provide SETA (Systems Engineering & Technical Assistance) support to a government program office responsible for the development and deployment of a space-based Air Moving Target Indicator (AMTI) system. You will provide independent technical assessment, systems engineering expertise, and mission-focused insight across the full lifecycle from design through launch and early operations.

Chantilly, Virginia19 days ago

Chantilly, Virginia30+ days ago

Providing oversight of acquisitions, with specific focus on the RF payload systems elements, functionality, interfaces, manufacture, build, test, and operations to ensure end-to-end system closure and satisfaction of mission need. Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Engineering, Math or related discipline with 9 years related experience or master’s degree with 7 years related experience, or PhD with 4 years related experience.

Manassas, Virginia30+ days ago

$165,000–$180,000 Per Year

The Deputy Program Manager of Operations (DPMO) will identify needed resources for projects, define and assign major program roles, lead the establishment of and sets integrated WBS-based budget and schedule baselines, and monitor work accomplished to baseline plans to ensure rate of work completion is sufficient to meet program/product schedules. We’ll rely on you to balance program risks and opportunities with executable strategies to meet technical requirements and budgets, as well as manage people who lead cross-functional program teams in matrix organization that are focused on the delivery of a product or computer-based system from design to release for customers.

Chantilly, Virginia21 days ago

$135,000–$216,000 Per Year

Responsibilities: We are seeking an Expert Systems Engineer to provide high-level technical leadership in support of complex geospatial intelligence systems across the National System of Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG), and other federal partners. Qualifications: Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

Chantilly, Virginia20 days ago

$146,000–$234,000 Per Year

Responsibilities: We are seeking an Expert Systems Engineer to provide senior technical leadership in the design, integration, and sustainment of complex systems supporting the National System of Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG), and other Federal mission partners. Qualifications: Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

Chantilly, Virginia9 days ago

$135,000–$216,000 Per Year

Location: This position is fully onsite in either Chantilly or Springfield, VA Qualifications: Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan. Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or a related technical or scientific discipline such as Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Engineering Management, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related STEM field.

Herndon, Virginia21 days ago

$135,000–$216,000 Per Year

This role sits at the intersection of model-based systems engineering (MBSE), simulation science, and artificial intelligence — applying AI-augmented modeling techniques to accelerate system design, predict emergent behaviors, automate trade-off analyses, and enhance the fidelity and efficiency of simulation environments. Apply AI and machine learning techniques to enhance MBSE workflows — including automated model generation from requirements, natural language processing (NLP) for requirements analysis, and AI-assisted consistency and completeness checking across large model repositories.

College Park, Maryland21 days ago

$135,000–$216,000 Per Year

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of researchers, engineers, and customer stakeholders to solve complex problems involving wireless systems, signal processing, protocol analysis, networked communications, and secure communications environments. This role will focus on designing, developing, prototyping, and evaluating SDR-based capabilities for advanced wireless communications, networking, cyber operations, and experimentation platforms.

College Park, Maryland16 days ago

$135,000–$216,000 Per Year

You will collaborate with researchers, software engineers, signal processing experts, and customer stakeholders to solve complex problems involving RF sensing, signal characterization, waveform analysis, spectrum awareness, and machine learning-enabled wireless systems. This role will focus on leading the design, development, prototyping, and evaluation of RF Machine Learning algorithms and signal processing techniques for advanced wireless, spectrum, cyber, and communications research.

Chantilly, Virginia30+ days ago

$120,000–$220,000 Per Year

Key duties include: Lead and support systems integration/engineering across multiple enterprise domains including: cloud services, software service platforms, DevSecOps, data management, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), and enterprise governance. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.

Springfield, Virginia30+ days ago

Responsibilities: Systems Engineers employ a multi-discipline approach to requirements engineering, solutions engineering, scheduling, reliability, resiliency, services development, integration, test and evaluation, maintainability and analysis across the National System of Geospatial-intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial-intelligence (ASG) and Federal Agencies to ensure timely and accurate GEOINT. Guides Mid-level and Junior-level system engineers performing requirements engineering, solutions engineering, scheduling, reliability, resiliency, services development, integration, test and evaluation, maintainability and analysis across the National System of Geospatial-intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial-intelligence (ASG) and Federal Agencies.

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Physics Jobs in Oak Hill, VA

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Certified Medical Physicist MedStar Health

Research SME - Quantum Information Science Bluemont Technology & Research, Inc.

Technical Analyst with STEM PhD Degree (ETIC) - Full Performance National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)

Systems Engineer - Expert Level Mission Intel

Tracking Systems Engineer QinetiQ US

Systems Engineer – Sr Nalley Consulting

C++ Software Engineer (DC, NoVA) Stellar Science

Sensor Engineer III Arcfield

Senior SIGINT Systems Engineer Arcfield

Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer Scientific Research Corporation

Engineer V General Atomics

Detector/Instrument Engineer (Sr) Columbus Technologies

Engineer IV, Cell Typing Scientist CEDENT

IR Seeker Engineer Astrion

Optical Communications Systems Engineer Peraton

Senior Science Advisor - Circuits Systems Planning and Analysis

Principal/Lead Nuclear Engineer Mpr Associates, Inc.

Data Science/AIML Engineering Summer Intern QinetiQ US

Senior RF Seeker Engineer Astrion

Aerospace Microfabrication Engineer Relative Dynamics

Senior/SME Space Based Sensing Engineer – AMTI Program Astrion

Senior Space Based Sensing Engineer – AMTI Program Astrion

Payload Engineer (RF) VTG

Deputy Program Manager of Operations (DPMO) General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc

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