PHYSICAL SCIENTIST (TECHNICAL EXPLOITATION)
What you'd do
We are committed to: Teamwork: Partnering at all levels and across organizational boundaries for mission accomplishment. Integrity: Adherence to the highest legal and ethical principles in our responsibilities. Excellence: Unrivaled defense intelligence expertise. Service: Putting the welfare of the Nation and commitment to our mission before oneself.
Major duties
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What you need to qualify
ASSESSMENT FACTORS 1. Demonstrates intermediate level of substantive understanding in the areas of technical and scientific expertise with goal of being able to interact effectively with peer Intelligence Community (IC) analysts and industry experts. 2. Makes informed decisions about work priorities to ensure accurate completion of assignments and projects, and makes adjustments as required. 3. Demonstrates knowledge of the basic functions of the hardware, software, and other tools relevant to area of responsibility. 4. Maintains flexibility in involving others when completing a task. 5. With guidance, seeks opportunities to collaborate or help solve a problem outside of his/her immediate team. HIGHLY DESIRED SKILLS 1. Experience conducting laboratory analysis of metal alloys, ceramics, or composites using techniques such as scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, spark optical emission spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, mechanical testing (e.g. tensile, hardness, or impact testing), and thermal or mechanical analysis techniques (e.g. differential scanning calorimetry, dynamic mechanical analysis, or thermomechanical analysis). 2. Experience in metallographic sample preparation, including cutting, sectioning, mounting, machining/polishing, etching, and coating for microstructural examination across metals, ceramics, and composites. Demonstrated proficiency in preparing samples for grain structure analysis, grain size determination, phase composition characterization, and mechanical evaluation. 3. Exhibits adaptability in applying tailored analytical techniques to unconventional, field-collected, or compromised specimens while maintaining rigorous documentation, traceability, and reporting standards to ensure reliable analysis and effective communication of findings. Basic Requirements: 1. Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. or 2. Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
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