PhD Scientist/Engineer - DoD-Cleared Security Testing Lead
Exponent
A consulting firm is seeking a Scientist/Engineer in Bowie, MD, to apply principles of physics and engineering in government security projects. Responsibilities include analyzing data, managing product redesigns, and conducting product assessments. The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. in a related field and possesses excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Benefits include competitive salary and professional development resources. #J-18808-Ljbffr Exponent
$102.5k - $227.5k
Overview 2026 PhD Graduate - Signal Processing... ...and Networking Scientist at Johns Hopkins... .... Eligibility for security clearances is... ...You will use math, engineering, physics and software... ...Contribute to and lead cross-organization... ...modeling and simulation Clear communication of...For phdFull timeFor contractorsInterim roleRelocation packageFlexible hours$102.5k
...You will use math, engineering, physics and... ...important national security missions. Responsibilities... ...contribute to and lead cross organization... ...team of scientists, engineers, analysts... ...if you... Have a PhD degree in Electrical... ...and simulation Can clearly communicate ideas...For phdTemporary workFor contractorsWork experience placementInterim roleRelocation packageFlexible hours$105k
...aerospace and thermal engineering skills to work, solving... ..., develop, and test advanced target and interceptor... ...team of engineers and scientists who enjoy solving... ...successful outcomes with clear communication to APL... ...obtain an Interim Secret security clearance by your...For phdTemporary workWork experience placementInterim roleRelocation packageFlexible hours$225k - $275k
...Principal Scientist ID 2025-2214 Location... ...only premium engineering and scientific... ...role you will lead interdisciplinary... ..., development, testing, and end-use performance... ...pursuing, and securing new client... ...qualifications PhD in Polymer... ...complex ideas clearly and persuasively...For phdFull timeWork at officeFlexible hours$115k - $265k
A research institute supporting national security is seeking a Research Computer Scientist to tackle complex computing problems that are vital for the nation'... ...understanding of computational issues are preferred. A PhD is helpful but not required. The estimated salary...For phd- Exponent Inc. is looking for a Scientist/Engineer to join their Electrical Engineering & Computer... ...physics and engineering to government security products, analyzing data for process improvement... ...skills, and be able to obtain a DoD security clearance. The position offers...
- ...seeking a staff-level Research Scientist 3 for a full-time position in... ...scientific principles, leading research initiatives, and contributing... .... Candidates should have a PhD or equivalent experience in a... ...and an active TS/SCI security clearance. The role offers competitive...For phdFull time
$115k - $163k
# Research Scientist 2The Swift Group, LLCFull TimeseniorCollege Park... ...of The Swift Group, LLC's Security hiring, posted 6 days ago. Full... ...ingenuity of our developers, engineers, cyber experts, linguists, and... ...(6 years total required).* A PhD may substitute for 4 years of...For phdFull timeContract workWork experience placement$105k
...a creative quantum scientist to help us grow new... ...will… Propose and lead independent research... ...qualifications if you… Have a PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely... ...Secret level security clearance by your start... ...Are experienced with test equipment control and...For phdTemporary workWork experience placementInterim roleImmediate startRelocation packageFlexible hours$105k
...find ways to make it better? If you are graduating with a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Physics, Mathematics, or similar... ...collaborative environment to solve challenging technical national security problems, we'd love to have you join our team. We are...For phdTemporary workWork experience placementInterim roleRelocation packageFlexible hours- ...The National Security Sector (NSS) seeks a highly qualified... ...the Cyberspace domain. Lead forensic analysis of... ..., including reverse engineering and extracting malicious... ...threat detection and update DoD situational awareness... ...the ability to clearly convey complex and technical...Work experience placement
$100k
...impactful mechanical engineering work in advanced... ...passionate engineers and scientists who design, analyze, and test systems for the Air... ...sensor systems. Lead the analysis effort... ...to obtain a Secret security clearance. If... ...Master’s degree or PHD in mechanical, systems...For phd$100k
...oriented Senior System Security Engineers to contribute to sponsor... ...serve as a technical lead, working with a dedicated... ...analysis, design, test and evaluation Have demonstrated... ...Possess a Masters or PhD in Computer Science,... ...Have experience with DoD weapons, sensors, or other...For phd$100k
...aerospace and missile systems engineering? Do you have knowledge... ...skills to analyze, test, and improve weapon... ...offices throughout the DoD acquisition cycle and interface... ...Interim Secret level security clearance by your start... ...if you... Have a PhD in Aerospace Engineering...For phdTemporary workFor contractorsWork experience placementInterim roleRelocation packageFlexible hours$59k - $252k
...Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS), based at the... ...driven by a cadre of research scientists and engineers, faculty research specialists... ...level Research Scientist: PhD in a relevant field plus 5... ...plus 10 years of experience leading and performing research Pursue...For phdContract workWork at officeImmediate start$85k
...integration, and testing of Uncrewed Aerial... ...seeking a UAV Robotics Engineer to help conceive,... ...of engineers, scientists, and technicians who... ..., executing, and leading local and remote field... ...an active Secret security clearance. If... ...... Hold an MS or PhD in a relevant engineering...For phdTemporary workWork experience placementLocal areaRemote workRelocation packageFlexible hours$100k
...seeking Senior Radar System Engineers with at least 5 years of experience... ...an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date... ...requirements if you... Have a MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering,... ...above. Have experience leading technical teams. Have an existing...For phdTemporary workFor contractorsWork experience placementInterim roleRelocation packageFlexible hours$102.5k
...and simulation (M&S) tools? If you are graduating with a PhD degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or another... ...level analysis Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain Top...For phdTemporary workFor contractorsWork experience placementInterim roleRelocation packageFlexible hours$102.5k
...latest wireless technologies? If you are graduating with a PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering and want to work in wireless communications, we'd love... ...protocols to develop new and innovative approaches to secure our nation’s communications against on-network and off-...For phdTemporary workWork experience placementInterim roleRelocation packageFlexible hours$100k
...challenging real-world engineering problems? If so, we’re... ...to help us develop, test, and deploy autonomy solutions... ...team of engineers and scientists who work together to... ...Hold an active Secret security clearance. If selected... ...Have an MS or PhD focused on guidance, navigation...For phdTemporary workFlexible hours$100k
...collaborating with experienced engineers to design and... ...vehicle systems. Lead the research,... ...offices throughout the DoD acquisition cycle... ...Interim Secret level security clearance by your... ...Master\'s degree or PhD in a related... ...in the loop (HWIL) testing, or flight-testing...For phdTemporary workFor contractorsWork experience placementInterim roleRelocation packageFlexible hours$105k - $245k
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab is seeking a new PhD graduate with expertise in machine learning to analyze data for defense and national security applications. The role involves supporting multi-disciplinary teams, developing data analysis techniques, and communicating...For phd$102.5k - $227.5k
Job Title: 2026 PhD Graduate - Systems Engineer/Analyst - Multi-Mission Planning Development... .... Responsibilities Lead and conduct critical... ...wide-ranging assembly of scientists and engineers to tackle new... ...obtain an Interim Secret security clearance by your start date...For phdFull timeInterim roleInternshipSummer internshipWorldwide$100k
Description Are you an experienced engineer who would like to be a major... ...subject matter expertise and lead system of systems engineering... .... Have an active Top Secret security clearance and can ultimately obtain... ...if you... Possess an MS or PhD degree in Engineering,...For phdTemporary workWork experience placementRemote workRelocation packageFlexible hours$132k - $154k
Scientist/Engineer (Ph.D.) Location: US-MD-Bowie Practice: Electrical Engineering... ...and engineering to government security related products and projects Presenting testing results, analyses, and strategic... ...of or ability to obtain a DoD security clearance to support our...Full time$132k - $154k
Position We are currently seeking a Scientist/Engineer for our Electrical Engineering... ...and engineering to government security related products and projects Presenting testing results, analyses, and... ...possession of or ability to obtain a DoD security clearance to support our...$140k - $160k
Exponent Inc. is seeking a Metallurgical Engineer for their Metallurgical and Corrosion Engineering Practice in Bowie, MD. This role involves conducting metallurgical and mechanical failure investigations, performing materials characterization, and executing field inspections...For phd$100k
Aerosol Scientist The Johns Hopkins University... ...the safety and security of our country... ...Job Summary Lead and contribute... ...development of test plans,... ...scientific and engineering challenges, guiding... ...technical findings clearly and effectively... ...Qualifications MS or PhD in a relevant...For phd$105k - $290k
...Physics Laboratory in Laurel, Maryland, seeks an Ontologist to develop capabilities for national security missions. You will work collaboratively with engineers and scientists to create ontologies that inform essential operations. The position requires a Master’s degree...$176k - $282k
...seeking a poly cleared Senior Research Scientist to support... ...advanced network security prototypes across... ...or senior engineer who can combine... ...documentation, and test environments... ...with a PhD in Computer Science... ...with IC or DoD research customers... ...a technical lead, task lead, principal...For phdFull timeContract workFor contractorsShift work
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