Research Scientist

Summary

CTC Group has a new and exciting opportunity for Research Scientists in our Intelligence Community Division. Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Systems Engineering, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At CTC Group, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, and much more.
Join us and help us make a difference in our Nation’s Security!
Location: Annapolis Junction / Ft. Meade

Responsibilities

• Conducts and plans laboratory research, designing, developing, and executing studies in advanced manufacturing, novel materials, and integrated photonics.
• Applies scientific principles and concepts to early-stage products, quantum sensing, hardware trust, and advanced additive manufacturing.
• Coordinates interdepartmental activities and research on photonic sensors, advanced antennas, and radio frequency systems to support project objectives.
• Participates in the development of intellectual property and provides technical consultation on solid-state and quantum information science projects.
• Prepares and maintains documentation of research results, analyses, and findings for advanced computing systems and high-impact research initiatives.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance

Level 1 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required plus two (2) years of relevant experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
  • Four (4) years of additional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree for a total of six (6) years experience.
• OR: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university is required plus one (1) years of relevant experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Level 2 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required plus eight (8) years of relevant experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
  • Four (4) years of additional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree for a total of twelve (12) years experience.
• OR: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university is required plus seven (7) years of relevant experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• OR: PhD from an accredited college or university is required plus four (4) years of relevant experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Level 3 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required plus twelve (12) years of relevant experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
  • Four (4) years of additional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree for a total of sixteen (16) years experience.
• OR: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university is required plus eleven (11) years of relevant experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• OR: PhD from an accredited college or university is required plus eight (8) years of relevant experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Why CTC Group?

As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), we recognize that successful partnerships are based on open and direct communication, mutual respect, and the ability to adapt to evolving capabilities. Our cleared employees bring decades of experience supporting customers in the Intelligence and Defense communities. We specialize in providing engineering, technical, operational support, and training services to Federal government, and Mission Operations.

CTC Group provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, Health/Dental/Vision, 401k, PTO and holiday pay, disability and life insurance. To learn more about our benefits, click here.

CTC Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, physical disability, genetic information, mental disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner status, gender (including sex stereotyping), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related) or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.