Research Physicist

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This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

• 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.

• Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• Total salary varies depending on location of position.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at:
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized.
• Position may be subject to random drug testing.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required.
• Employee must maintain current certifications.
• A security clearance may be required.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments is required.
• May be required to serve a probationary period.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• Per National Defense Authorization ACT (NDAA) of (FY) 2017, Section 1111 Modifies 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) 3326;
  Veterans who are retiring within 180 days of effective date may require a 180 day waiver package.
• This Public Notice may be used to fill positions in other equivalent pay systems (i.e., NH, NJ, NK).