Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide

Research Physicist

Department of the Air Force - Agency WideMultiple LocationsFull-timePhysical Sciences$74,678 – $192,331 pa
Apply on USAJobs.govPosted Dec 23, 2025 · closes Dec 22, 2026

About the role

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Responsibilities

  • Perform basic and applied research on solar and solar wind activity on the geo-space environment and AF systems.
  • Lead, formulate and conduct basic and applied research through analysis of space, air and ground experiments, in order to develop innovative techniques in space-based hyperspectral imaging data collection and analysis.
  • Coordinate and perform complete studies and analysis to support Space Control Operations. Coordinate and perform space control analysis functions and projects required to support current and future space control operational requirements.
  • Utilize scientific inquiry in development of software tools as required for Space Control analysis. Attend meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars related to program planning, advanced technologies, and support system concepts.
  • Conduct applied research in area of modeling and simulation of various threats to satellites in orbits and possible defense or mitigation of these threats.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

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