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Physics Jobs in Sterling, VA

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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.

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Washington DC, DC2 days ago

Qualified candidates must comply with the COVID-19 vaccination and mitigation requirements for individuals working in public charter schools pursuant to Mayor’s Order 2021-109, including being vaccinated against COVID-19 or obtaining a medical or religious exemption prior to their start date. 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.

Vienna, VA30+ days ago

Our evidence-based programs are designed to enhance higher thinking skills such as memory, attention, processing speed, and critical thinking through personalized training plans and engaging exercises. You will work closely with individuals of diverse ages and backgrounds, including children, adolescents, adults, and seniors, to improve their cognitive abilities and help them achieve their cognitive goals.

Arlington, VA30+ days ago

If you are a qualified job seeker with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access http://www.blueskyinnovators.com as a result of your disability. This includes overseeing contract execution, coordinating and collaborating with Govt mission partners, and communicating status/results by preparing and delivering program briefings.

College Park, MD25 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, VA17 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.

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Chantilly, Virginia4 days ago

Astrion is seeking a Senior level engineer to provide SETA (Systems Engineering & Technical Assistance) support to a government program office responsible for the SBST PAE (Space-Based Sensing and Targeting Portfolio Acquisition Executive). You will provide independent technical assessment, systems engineering expertise, and mission-focused insight across the full lifecycle from design through launch and early operations.

Washington, DC30+ days ago

$157,996–$336,502 Per Year

Arlington, VA30+ days ago

$134,000–$184,000 Per Year

The Collaborative Autonomy and Control (CAC) Group in the Analytics Division works to build software systems that solve critical problems in the areas of uncrewed system autonomy, multi-agent collaboration, resource management, and control. By leveraging expertise in machine learning, algorithms, model-predictive control, and software development, we build tools that support tactical mission planning and execution, autonomous reasoning, and more.

Bethesda, MD9 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.

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Chantilly, VA4 days ago

Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React/OpenLayers, Spring Framework, Hibernate, REST/Open API, and RDBMS/NoSQL databases(SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB). As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

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)).

Reston, VA11 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.

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.

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.

Chantilly, VA9 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.

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, VA18 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.

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.

Chantilly, Virginia30+ days ago

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.

Arlington, VA30+ days ago

$115,000–$190,000 Per Year

This position is well suited for engineers who want to apply modern AI/ML techniques—such as deep learning, reinforcement learning, probabilistic reasoning, and multi-agent systems—to real-world aerospace and defense problems, while collaborating closely with systems engineers, analysts, and domain experts. ExoAnalytic Solutions is seeking an AI Machine Learning Engineer – Space & Missile Defense to join a multidisciplinary team developing advanced machine learning–driven capabilities for sensing, tracking, decision-making, and battle management.

Arlington, VA30+ days ago

$157,000–$224,000 Per Year

The Systems Engineer should have experience architecting systems, working across the Systems Engineering Lifecycle, a deep understanding of Systems Engineering principles, reverse engineering techniques, and the ability to work with complex software systems and the utilization of Digital Engineering/MBSE to accomplish program goals. The ideal candidate will be experienced in Systems Engineering processes and techniques, Modeling and Simulation, software-based systems, Digital Engineering/MBSE and be excited about opportunities to grow and be a source of subject matter expertise across the organization.

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.

Arlington, VA30+ days ago

$206,000–$286,000 Per Year

Proven ability to lead small to medium size agile teams in overall software design, definition/status/completion of tasking, mentorship of junior staff, accountability to both internal leadership and customers. By leveraging expertise with machine learning, advanced algorithms, and software development best practices, we build tools that can make a difference in mission planning, autonomous systems reasoning, tracking of illicit activities, and more.

Arlington, VA30+ days ago

$157,000–$254,000 Per Year

The Mission Applications (MA) Group in the Analytics Division develops and deploys software-intensive mission capabilities to defense and intelligence customers, leveraging technologies from STR research and development (R&D) groups, while matrixing in significant numbers of engineering staff from those groups. As a Lead DevOps Engineer, you will work as part of tightly knit Agile software teams to design and implement Continuous Integration/ Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines utilizing GitLab or other CI/CD systems.

Chantilly, Virginia23 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, 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.

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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Chantilly, VA3 days ago

Chantilly or Springfield, VA17 days ago

Full-time

Expert-level Systems Engineers assist in leading engineering teams in taking 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. · Bachelor’s degree or higher in Systems Engineering or in a related technical or scientific fields such as Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Engineering Management, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program, or related equivalent additional experience of 4 years with no degree or 2 years with a non-STEM degree.

Washington, DC13 days ago

Remote

10 years’ experience as a Medical Physicist, Scientist, or MD in a clinical hospital or clinical research setting or 3 years of experience as a Medical Physicist, Scientist, or MD in a clinical hospital or clinical research setting plus 7 years of experience in healthcare industry as imaging scientist or research manager. Analyze and communicate technical and clinical product specification requirements from luminaries, market research teams, and via Medical Advisory Boards (MABs) to global business team.

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.

Tysons, VA30+ days ago

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Washington, DC30+ days ago

Expert-level Spectral Systems Engineers assist in leading engineering teams in taking 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. Bachelor's degree or higher in Systems Engineering or in a related technical or scientific fields such as Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Engineering Management, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program, or related equivalent additional experience.

Chantilly, Virginia25 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, Virginia24 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.

College Park, Maryland20 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.

College Park, Maryland25 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.

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.

Herndon, Virginia25 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.

Arlington, Virginia11 days ago

$72,000–$114,450 Per Year

The Associate Systems Engineer will work on a team designing, architecting, and integrating complex DoD software systems, participating in test execution efforts in the field, interface directly with senior warfighters and government sponsors, and helping resolve complex integration and operational issues during test events. Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), provider of cutting-edge cloud-based integration, automated testing and data analysis for complex, mission-critical systems in the US Department of Defense (DOD), is seeking an Associate Systems Engineer to be part of our Advanced Capabilities team and based out of our Arlington, VA location.

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