Physicist at KBR

Title:PhysicistBelong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! Around here we define the future.But we at KBR we share one goal: to improve the world responsibly as a company of innovators thinkers creators explorers volunteers and dreamers.The candidate will support the Quantum Sensing Technologies team to design build and test an atomic and optical experimental systems at Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt MD.Required Education Experience & Skills:M.S. in experimental physics quantum information sciences or closely related fieldFive years minimum demonstrated expertise in experimental or applied atomic or quantum information physics optics or other closely related fields.At least five years of experience in using building and characterizing laser systems for applications in quantum sensing or atom interferometryPosition requires strong verbal and written communications skills.US Citizen or Green Card holder.Preferred Experience & Skills:Ph.D. in experimental atomic physics quantum information sciences or a closely related fieldExperience in laser cooling experiments with alkali atoms (Rb and/or Cs preferred)Experience with atom interferometry for inertial or gravity sensingDemonstrated skills such as creative or independent problem solvingExperience with atomic cooling and trapping techniquesExperience building custom optical characterization experiment and/or equipment.Familiarity with common computer languages e.g. Matlab Comsol Python etc.Experience and/or Education in lieu of these qualifications will be reviewed for applicability to meet these requirements.Basic Compensation:$125700.00 - $188600.00The offered rate will be based on contract affordability and the selected candidates working location knowledge skills and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses commissions or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus relocation benefits short term incentives long term incentives or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.KBR BenefitsKBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.Click here to learn more: KBR BenefitsInclusion and Diversity at KBRAt KBR we are passionate about our people sustainability and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together we are more innovative more resilient and safer. We Deliver Together. Click here to learn more: Inclusion and Diversity at KBRBelong Connect and Grow at KBRAt KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 125700 - 188600