Skip to main content
PCPersonalityCareers

Job Listing

Lead Quantum Physicist

National Institute of Standards and Technology · Posted 3 days ago

HybridBoulder, CO$119K – $182KApply by May 26, 2026PhysicsINTJINTPMarketing
Apply for this job →

About the Role

NIST's Quantum Communications Division is seeking a Physicist to develop quantum networking and communications technologies supporting U.S. leadership in quantum information science. The work includes quantum transducers, cryogenic measurement systems, and collaboration with government and industry partners. This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.

Requirements

  • This position has an education requirement.
  • Transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met.
  • Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package.
  • However, an official copy will be required before a final offer of employment.
  • Use of foreign education for qualifications.
  • An accredited organization must evaluate education completed outside of the U.S. to ensure that it is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U.S.
  • Click here to view a listing of accredited organizations from the Department of Education's website.
  • A copy of the foreign education evaluation (containing the results with course-by-course listing) is required with your application.

Personality Fit

This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:

Job ID: 8235428a-587c-46c1-9c2e-48a19fa50882

Posted via USAJobs

Apply Now →

Related Jobs

Today

John F. Kennedy Space Center

General Engineer, AST - Payload Processing Operations (Direct Hire)

HybridKennedy Space Center, FL$127K – $165KENTJINTJINTPISTJEngineeringOperations
Today

DOD Cyber Crime Center

IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

On-siteAtsugi Naval Air Facility$107K – $140KENTJINTJINTPISTJ
Today

U.S. Army, Pacific

SHARP PROGRAM PREVENTION SPECIALIST (SAR WF)

HybridPYONG TAEK$76K – $99KINFJINFPINTJINTP
Today

US Army Civilian Human Resources Agency

Civil Engineer

HybridSaint Paul, MN$56K – $106KESTJINTJISTJISTPEngineering
Today

US Army Civilian Human Resources Agency

Architect

HybridFort Shafter, HI$66K – $110KINFJINTJINTPISFPEngineering