Aerosol Scientist
Apply NowCompany: Science and Technology Corporation
Location: Aberdeen, MD 21001
Description:
Job Title
Aerosol Scientist
Location
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MD 21005 US (Primary)
Category
General Laborer, Scientist
Job Type
Full-Time
Compensation Minimum (USD)
$79,000
Compensation Maximum (USD)
$86,000
Education
Master's Degree
Minimum Citizenship Status Required
U.S. Citizen
Security Clearance Required
Secret
Job Description
STC is a science and engineering research and services support company with proven expertise and experience spanning research, development, test, and evaluation in areas including aerospace engineering, earth and atmospheric sciences, chemical and biological defense, military systems and technology, and software development.
Responsibilities:
The Scientist will provide computational modeling, simulation, and analysis support to develop code, software, methods and/or physical experiments to visualize, track, and detect chemical, biological, explosive (CBE), and/or simulant vapor as they move through real or simulated environments. Quantify and qualify plume structures in wind tunnels and apply artificial intelligence and machine learning to navigate odor plumes.
Compensation & Benefits:
Job Requirements
Education:
Master's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or related discipline (or BS with additional experience).
Job Requirements
Bonus points if you have:
We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.
Aerosol Scientist
Location
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MD 21005 US (Primary)
Category
General Laborer, Scientist
Job Type
Full-Time
Compensation Minimum (USD)
$79,000
Compensation Maximum (USD)
$86,000
Education
Master's Degree
Minimum Citizenship Status Required
U.S. Citizen
Security Clearance Required
Secret
Job Description
STC is a science and engineering research and services support company with proven expertise and experience spanning research, development, test, and evaluation in areas including aerospace engineering, earth and atmospheric sciences, chemical and biological defense, military systems and technology, and software development.
- Employment Category: Full Time / Exempt
- Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD,
- Travel: Minimal
- Security Clearance: DoD Secret Eligible
- Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen
Responsibilities:
The Scientist will provide computational modeling, simulation, and analysis support to develop code, software, methods and/or physical experiments to visualize, track, and detect chemical, biological, explosive (CBE), and/or simulant vapor as they move through real or simulated environments. Quantify and qualify plume structures in wind tunnels and apply artificial intelligence and machine learning to navigate odor plumes.
- Investigate the hydrodynamics of oscillating respiratory flows, perform numerical simulations to characterize inhalant and exhalant flows, and study the effects of turbulence on stand-off detection sensors
- Design and conduct experiments related to aerosol and bioaerosol generation, measurement, characterization, and modeling
- Develop and validate novel methods to meet specific project objectives
- Provide operational support for aerosol experiments, including equipment setup and sample collection.
- Ensure tools and analysis will support RDT&E studies from inception to result interpretation and publication
- Remain current on related subjects in the literature and news.
- Contribute to presentations, technical reports and research publications.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Pay: $79k - $86k
- Schedule: 40 hours per week
- 401K with up to 4% employer matching contribution
- 3 weeks (120 hrs/year) Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 Federal holidays, and Sick Leave
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Short Term/Long Term Disability
Job Requirements
Education:
Master's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or related discipline (or BS with additional experience).
Job Requirements
- U.S. Citizen eligible for a DoD security clearance
- 3 years of experience in aerosol research
- 3 years of experience performing computational modeling and simulation
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Demonstrated ability to learn new skills quickly, multitask, and complete work within schedule
Bonus points if you have:
- Experience with operational equipment such as wind tunnels or aerosol exposure chambers
- Advanced proficiency coding with Python or another object-oriented language
- DoD Secret clearance
We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.