Cryogenic Engineer / Engineering and Physical Sciences Researcher - Mid to Expert Level (MD Locat
Want to be a part of an elite team where your work has a global impact by researching and developing revolutionary ideas that will provide our nation an overwhelming advantage? We have an opportunity for you!As a Cryogenic Engineer at NSA, the creativity of you and your team is essential to explore and create effective solutions for internal and Agency-supported customers around the world.
Your efforts will drive global impacts that may include:
saving lives of US and ally soldiers; providing US policy and decision makers with critical, timely intelligence; ensuring the continued safety of US citizens and residents by thwarting foreign adversaries; and defending vital networks.
Whether your focus is Counter-Terrorism, Cybersecurity, Foreign Intelligence, or providing support to other Intelligence Community agencies, you can take pride in knowing your efforts are protecting others.
Want to be a part of an elite team where your work has a global impact by researching and developing revolutionary ideas that will provide our nation an overwhelming advantage? We have an opportunity for you!As a Cryogenic Engineer at NSA, the creativity of you and your team is essential to explore and create effective solutions for internal and Agency-supported customers around the world.
Your efforts will drive global impacts that may include:
saving lives of US and ally soldiers; providing US policy and decision makers with critical, timely intelligence; ensuring the continued safety of US citizens and residents by thwarting foreign adversaries; and defending vital networks.
Whether your focus is Counter-Terrorism, Cybersecurity, Foreign Intelligence, or providing support to other Intelligence Community agencies, you can take pride in knowing your efforts are protecting others.
NSA is home to the largest, most established in-house research organization in the US Intelligence Community, employing scientists with world-class skills in fields such as mathematics, physics, computer science, engineering, and cybersecurity.
We collaborate with leading companies, universities, and national laboratories to leverage work in overlapping disciplines, advance core capabilities, and seek out and develop revolutionary ideas that will provide our nation with an overwhelming advantage.
At the Laboratory for Physical Sciences (LPS), you will have incredible opportunities to work on investigating and designing large-scale high performance computing systems, focusing on computer architectures, processing/memory subsystems, and transform computing beyond Moore's Law.
You will function or operate in a fast-paced team environment alongside an integrated product team of multi-disciplinary physicists, engineers, computer scientists, and systems architects, to improve and develop cryogenic engineering processes; direct the design, fabrication, implementation, and commissioning of vacuum cryostats, magnets, and other experimental cryogenic systems; and develop innovative solutions to improve and extend cryogenic engineering activities and advanced processing solutions.
As a Cryogenic Engineer, you will leverage your expertise, ideas, and vision to:
- Direct and organize cryogenic system design, fabrication, assembly, and implementation- Oversee and plan integration of cryostat subsystems including cooling, interconnects, ultra-high-vacuum (UHV), magnets, shielding, vibration and other support elements- Manage and establish the performance of safety evaluations involving pressure, cryogenic, and other fluid systems- Guide and support test development activities for cryogenic systems- Identify research challengesThe National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS).
All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United States Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority.
U.
S.
Citizenship is required for all applicants.
NSA is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations.
All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
Due to time sensitive communications regarding your application, please ensure your spam filters are configured to accept email from @intelligencecareers.
gov.
Please review the job posting thoroughly to ensure you meet the described qualifications and are aware of all associated requirements.
To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply' button located at the top right of this posting.
After completing the application for the first time, or reviewing previously entered information, and clicking the 'Submit' button, you will receive a confirmation email.
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as job postings could close earlier than the closing date due to sufficient number of applicants, or the position is no longer available.
You may be asked a series of questions depending on the position you apply for.
Your responses will be used as part of the application screening process and will assist in determining your eligibility for the position.
Be sure to showcase within your resume those experiences relevant to this position.
Failure to provide the required information or providing inaccurate information will result in your application not being considered for this position.
Only those applicants who meet all position qualifications, may be contacted to begin employment processing.
Please remain diligent in monitoring email and your SPAM folder.
Reasonable accommodations may be provided to applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process where appropriate.
Please visit our Diversity link for more information.
This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1601.
DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.
25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement.
If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility.
Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position.
Salary ranges vary by location and work level.
This position is hiring for Maryland.
Salary Range:
$86,389 - $176,300 (Full Performance, Senior, Expert).
Advancement:
Cross-organizational mentoring is highly encouraged and readily available for all employees.
Training is available through:
continuing education classes provided by our internal school, vendor training, and a variety of tuition assistance programs.
You can also take advantage of work assignment or travel opportunities, both stateside and abroad, or direct engagements with other Intelligence Community agencies.
Work/Life Balance:
As Federal employees, job security is unmatched.
In addition, our employees enjoy:
relocation assistance, flexible work schedules, generous leave programs, free onsite fitness centers at many locations, available paid personal fitness time within your normal work schedule, flexible health and life insurance, Federal retirement pension, matching employee retirement contributions to the Federal Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) for up to 5% of salary, and competitive pay.
Monday - Friday, with basic 8hr/day work requirements between 0600 to 1800 hrs (flexible).
Required Skills:
You should have excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills, and be able to:
- Lead research in developing cryogenic solutions- Implement new thermal management technologies- Develop analytical models to predict thermal performance of cryogenic systems- Create interface specifications between payloads and cryogenic systems- Design, develop, and perform testing on payloads operating in cryogenic environments- Understand experimental design to gather desired dataDesired Skills:
- Specialization in thermodynamics- Cryogenic control systems, cryogenic system implementation, commissioning, and operation- Safe cryogenic engineering practices including pressure, cryogen, and oxygen deficiency hazards- Wet and/or dry cryogenic systems- Liquid helium and sub-Kelvin systems- Knowledge of thermal analysis software (COMSOL, IcePak, Sinda/Fluint) or similar platforms- Mechanical design/modeling/simulation using industry standard tools- LabVIEW or similar acquisition software.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Your efforts will drive global impacts that may include:
saving lives of US and ally soldiers; providing US policy and decision makers with critical, timely intelligence; ensuring the continued safety of US citizens and residents by thwarting foreign adversaries; and defending vital networks.
Whether your focus is Counter-Terrorism, Cybersecurity, Foreign Intelligence, or providing support to other Intelligence Community agencies, you can take pride in knowing your efforts are protecting others.
Want to be a part of an elite team where your work has a global impact by researching and developing revolutionary ideas that will provide our nation an overwhelming advantage? We have an opportunity for you!As a Cryogenic Engineer at NSA, the creativity of you and your team is essential to explore and create effective solutions for internal and Agency-supported customers around the world.
Your efforts will drive global impacts that may include:
saving lives of US and ally soldiers; providing US policy and decision makers with critical, timely intelligence; ensuring the continued safety of US citizens and residents by thwarting foreign adversaries; and defending vital networks.
Whether your focus is Counter-Terrorism, Cybersecurity, Foreign Intelligence, or providing support to other Intelligence Community agencies, you can take pride in knowing your efforts are protecting others.
NSA is home to the largest, most established in-house research organization in the US Intelligence Community, employing scientists with world-class skills in fields such as mathematics, physics, computer science, engineering, and cybersecurity.
We collaborate with leading companies, universities, and national laboratories to leverage work in overlapping disciplines, advance core capabilities, and seek out and develop revolutionary ideas that will provide our nation with an overwhelming advantage.
At the Laboratory for Physical Sciences (LPS), you will have incredible opportunities to work on investigating and designing large-scale high performance computing systems, focusing on computer architectures, processing/memory subsystems, and transform computing beyond Moore's Law.
You will function or operate in a fast-paced team environment alongside an integrated product team of multi-disciplinary physicists, engineers, computer scientists, and systems architects, to improve and develop cryogenic engineering processes; direct the design, fabrication, implementation, and commissioning of vacuum cryostats, magnets, and other experimental cryogenic systems; and develop innovative solutions to improve and extend cryogenic engineering activities and advanced processing solutions.
As a Cryogenic Engineer, you will leverage your expertise, ideas, and vision to:
- Direct and organize cryogenic system design, fabrication, assembly, and implementation- Oversee and plan integration of cryostat subsystems including cooling, interconnects, ultra-high-vacuum (UHV), magnets, shielding, vibration and other support elements- Manage and establish the performance of safety evaluations involving pressure, cryogenic, and other fluid systems- Guide and support test development activities for cryogenic systems- Identify research challengesThe National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS).
All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United States Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority.
U.
S.
Citizenship is required for all applicants.
NSA is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations.
All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
Due to time sensitive communications regarding your application, please ensure your spam filters are configured to accept email from @intelligencecareers.
gov.
Please review the job posting thoroughly to ensure you meet the described qualifications and are aware of all associated requirements.
To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply' button located at the top right of this posting.
After completing the application for the first time, or reviewing previously entered information, and clicking the 'Submit' button, you will receive a confirmation email.
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as job postings could close earlier than the closing date due to sufficient number of applicants, or the position is no longer available.
You may be asked a series of questions depending on the position you apply for.
Your responses will be used as part of the application screening process and will assist in determining your eligibility for the position.
Be sure to showcase within your resume those experiences relevant to this position.
Failure to provide the required information or providing inaccurate information will result in your application not being considered for this position.
Only those applicants who meet all position qualifications, may be contacted to begin employment processing.
Please remain diligent in monitoring email and your SPAM folder.
Reasonable accommodations may be provided to applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process where appropriate.
Please visit our Diversity link for more information.
This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1601.
DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.
25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement.
If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility.
Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position.
Salary ranges vary by location and work level.
This position is hiring for Maryland.
Salary Range:
$86,389 - $176,300 (Full Performance, Senior, Expert).
Advancement:
Cross-organizational mentoring is highly encouraged and readily available for all employees.
Training is available through:
continuing education classes provided by our internal school, vendor training, and a variety of tuition assistance programs.
You can also take advantage of work assignment or travel opportunities, both stateside and abroad, or direct engagements with other Intelligence Community agencies.
Work/Life Balance:
As Federal employees, job security is unmatched.
In addition, our employees enjoy:
relocation assistance, flexible work schedules, generous leave programs, free onsite fitness centers at many locations, available paid personal fitness time within your normal work schedule, flexible health and life insurance, Federal retirement pension, matching employee retirement contributions to the Federal Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) for up to 5% of salary, and competitive pay.
Monday - Friday, with basic 8hr/day work requirements between 0600 to 1800 hrs (flexible).
Required Skills:
You should have excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills, and be able to:
- Lead research in developing cryogenic solutions- Implement new thermal management technologies- Develop analytical models to predict thermal performance of cryogenic systems- Create interface specifications between payloads and cryogenic systems- Design, develop, and perform testing on payloads operating in cryogenic environments- Understand experimental design to gather desired dataDesired Skills:
- Specialization in thermodynamics- Cryogenic control systems, cryogenic system implementation, commissioning, and operation- Safe cryogenic engineering practices including pressure, cryogen, and oxygen deficiency hazards- Wet and/or dry cryogenic systems- Liquid helium and sub-Kelvin systems- Knowledge of thermal analysis software (COMSOL, IcePak, Sinda/Fluint) or similar platforms- Mechanical design/modeling/simulation using industry standard tools- LabVIEW or similar acquisition software.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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