Space Power Research Physicist (RVSV)
Albuquerque, NMJoin the premier team of science and engineering professionals in providing world-class research and development in leadership in pace-based power generation, storage and distribution for the U.S. Space Force.Job Overview
This announcment will be accepting candidate submissions from June 1, 2023 to June 16, 2023.
The Spacecraft Component Technology Branch, AFRL/RVSV, seeks to hire a mid-level, DR-02 Research Physicist in Albuquerque, NM. The incumbent will serve as the lead for power generation for spacecraft and will advise the Branch Chief on overall research and development strategy for power generation, storage and distribution for space vehicles.
Position duties include, but are not limited to:
• Performing research or other professional and scientific work in the investigation and application of the relations between space, time, matter, and energy in the areas of mechanics, sound, optics, heat, electricity, magnetism, radiation, or atomic and nuclear phenomena
• Applying knowledge of physical laws, policies, theories, principles and concepts and familiarity with other scientific and engineering disciplines
• Performing analyses and using systematic, disciplined, and quantifiable approaches to manage projects related to Space Vehicles
• Determining how best to accomplish physics objectives, developing and evaluating alternatives, designing and conducting experiments, analyzing and interpreting results, publishing papers and technical reports, delivering presentations of results, and monitoring in-house activities
• Preparing contractual documents, technical reports, and/or evaluate technical proposals if needed
• Developing and maintaining collaborations within and outside of AFRL
• Maintaining a technical and programmatic cognizance of outside technological and research projects and programs; reporting status to peers and senior technical leaders
• Organizing, managing and participating in workshops and technical exchange meetings
• Promoting a culture where intellectual Property (IP) is developed, documented, protected and encouraged
• Transferring, transitioning or commercialization of IP
Telework
Yes, this position is eligible for telework opportunities; as determined by agency policy
Remote Work (CONUS)
No, this position is not approved for remote work.
Remote Work (Multiple Potential Duty Locations): The duty location for this position can be at the below Duty Locations. Telework options can be negotiated and implemented after entrance on duty
Kirtland AFB, NM
Required Qualifications
• United States Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• A bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering discipline. To be acceptable, the curriculum must: (1) be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• A bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering discipline. To be acceptable, the curriculum must: (1) be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.
Desired Qualifications
- Masters degree and 1+ years experience in directly related field, or PhD.
- 1+ years experience designing, developing and/or manufacturing solar cells for power generation, and demonstrated understanding of differences in designing solar cells for use in space and terrestrial applications
(Req. No: 45622)
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