Research Physicist

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: Office of Naval Research
• Department: Department of the Navy
• Location: Naval Research Laboratory, District of Columbia
• Salary: $84655 – $158614/yr
• Hiring Path: Public
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Security Clearance: Secret
• Date Posted: 2026-10-01
• Application Deadline: 2026-10-14

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Job Summary

You will serve as a Research Physicist within NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Key Responsibilities

You will conduct research, analysis, modeling, testing and evaluation leading to the fielding of laser-based countermeasures systems to defeat EO/IR-guided threats.

Requirements & Education

Basic RequirementApplicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess: Degree: physics; or related degree that included at least 24 semester hours in physics. OR Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in physics totaling at least 24 semester hours, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

In either A or B above, the courses must have included a fundamental course in general physics and, in addition, courses in any two of the following: electricity and magnetism, heat, light, mechanics, modern physics, and sound. In lieu of specialized experience the following may be substituted: Master's or equivalent graduate degree

Contact

michele.p.ashley.civ@us.navy.mil · 771-216-7576

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Office of Naval Research, Department of the Navy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $84655 – $158614/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-14.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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