Physicist 4 - Military Veterans
at Huntington Ingalls Industries
Requisition Number: 19968
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $102,976.00 - $165,000.00
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience: Mid
This opportunity resides with Cyber & Electronic Warfare, a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. HII works within our nation's intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace. Our deep expertise in network architecture, software and hardware development, cybersecurity and the electromagnetic environment uniquely enables us to support sensitive missions for federal agency partners.
Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
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Job Description
We are looking for a Physicist with an expertise in astrodynamics to develop software modeling and simulation capabilities for operational analysis, create innovative algorithmic solutions to simulation modeling problems, and serve as a technical consultant to the rest of the model, simulation, and analysis team. You will collaborate with architects, developers, technical leads, customers, and end users to collect requirements, design solutions, and deliver extensible software applications. The work supports entities such as the United States Air Force and the United States Space Force supporting the advancement of space superiority and multi-domain operations. Majority of work will be on-site with a flexible schedule allowing for hybrid work. This job will be located at Kirtland AFB.
Essential Job Responsibilities
The focus of this work is assessing problems and solutions in Space Domain Awareness and Space Combat Power. Job functions include the following:
- Formulate algorithmic approaches to solve data analysis tasks. Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code for systems.
- Design and implement orbital mechanics code for various applications.
- Assist other staff as a contributor on both customer and internally funded projects.
- Develop and execute test plans, integrate hardware and software, conduct experiments, and analyze results to advise government sponsor decisions.
- Troubleshoot issues with existing code and collaborate with colleagues to resolve technical challenges.
- Write proposals for internally or externally funded R&D projects.
- Summarize and present results to other staff and sponsors and develop papers and briefings for publication.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify project requirements and develop solutions that meet those needs.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in astrodynamics / orbital mechanics fields.
- Desire and ability to grow technical capabilities, programs, and staff.
Minimum Qualifications
- Knowledge of U.S. Space Force and the Air Force Research Laboratories.
- Enhance knowledge of orbital mechanics or astrodynamics.
- 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
- Understanding of computational physics and orbital calculations.
- Skilled in conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis.
- Experience in satellite mission planning or orbital analysis/orbit determination of natural and/or man-made NEOs.
- At least 3 years' experience converting optical astronomical data of NEOs to high- accuracy orbits. Experience with supplementing optical data with radar datasets is desirable.
- Subject matter expertise in Space Domain Awareness, Space Situational Awareness , or Space Traffic Management.
- U.S. Citizenship and Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI is required by contract.
Preferred Requirements
- Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, engineering, or related field.
- Demonstrated software development skills and familiarity with modern software development practices and tools (e.g., Agile).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work effectively in diverse teams, and a passion to improve and expand technical skills.
- Experience coding and delivering algorithms in C++.
- Experience performing rigorous analysis and algorithm development with large volumes of sensor data, including knowledge and experience in relevant programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, IDL, R, Scala, Julia, Rust, C/C++, or other relevant programming languages.
Physical Requirements
May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.
HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
Why HII
We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
Today's challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It's why we're focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.
Albuquerque, NM
Huntington Ingalls Industries is America’s largest military shipbuilding company and a provider of professional services to partners in government and industry. For more than a century, HII’s Newport News and Ingalls shipbuilding divisions in Virginia and Mississippi have built more ships in more ship classes than any other U.S. naval shipbuilder. HII’s Technical Solutions division provides mission-critical national security solutions to government and commercial customers worldwide. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, HII employs about 44,000 people operating both domestically and internationally.
- Builder of the most complex ships in the world for 135 years at Newport News, and 82 years at Ingalls.
- Sole builder of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers, the world’s largest warships, and one of two builders constructing nuclear-powered submarines.
- Exclusive provider of refueling services for nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, at the forefront of new ship technologies, specialized manufacturing capabilities and nuclear facility management.
- Largest industrial employer in Virginia and Mississippi, and an employer in Louisiana and Alabama.
- Largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants—has built more than 70 percent of Navy fleet of warships.
- Builder-of-record for Aegis DDG 51 class of guided missile destroyers.
- Builder of record for the LHA 6 class large-deck amphibious ships and the sole builder of the Navy’s newest fleet of the San Antonio (LPD 17) class amphibious assault ships.
- Builder-of-record for the flagship of the U.S. Coast Guard – the National Security Cutter.
- Provider of mission critical and practical solutions to a wide variety of government and commercial customers worldwide through Technical Solutions.
- Provider of advanced unmanned maritime solutions for defense, marine research and commercial applications
- Next-generation enterprise IT and C51SR
- Management and operations of Department of Energy nuclear sites
- Fleet sustainment
- Employs more than 6,800 engineers and designers.