Research Physical Scientist - DB

Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Geospatial Research Lab (GRL)

Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Permanent

Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Geospatial Research Lab (GRL)

Alexandria, VA

Job Duties:

• Uses and interfaces with laboratory electro-optical instrumentation (oscilloscopes, cameras, time delay generators, navigational equipment and remote sensors)
• Designs and implements software for interfacing with laboratory hardware (implemented on computers, microcontrollers and other embedded systems)
• Conducts experimental characterization or calibration of hardware command and control systems.
• Develops or uses software control for laboratory equipment, such as Python, C++, LABVIEW or equivalent for controlling benchtop experiments.
• Conducts software programming in languages such as Python, C++, MATLAB, or equivalent.
• Documents, briefs and trains end users and coworkers on software designed for instrument command and control
• Uses photon detector array technology, especially in the infrared.
• Performs original research, proven through peer-reviewed journal articles, conference proceedings, technical books, or issued patents.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Role Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing one of the Science, Technology, and Research Laboratory (STRL) specific DHAs to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in competitive service. Veterans’ preference does not apply to this announcement.

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is one of the premier engineering and scientific research organizations in the world. As the research organization of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, ERDC conducts R&D in support of the Soldier, military installations, and civil works projects (water resources, environmental missions, etc.) as well as for other federal agencies, state and municipal authorities, and with U.S. industry through innovative work agreements.

ERDC research is developing innovative solutions for a safer, better world -

Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.

• Must meet suitability for Federal employment.
• Will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Appointment may be subject to suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position requires a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a two year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• The incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Financial Disclosure Report upon entering on duty in this position and annually thereafter.

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.

• Interfacing with and operating advanced laboratory electro-optical instrumentation and diagnostic sensors (e.g., oscilloscopes, cameras, time delay generators, or remote sensors), including photon…