30 Evaluation Specialist jobs in the United States

Organization's Summary Statement: The Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS), based at the University of Maryland College Park, was established in 2018 under the auspices of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence (USDI) to be a strategic asset for research and development in social systems, autonomy and augmentation, and advanced computing. One of only 15 designated Department of Defense University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) in the nation and the only UARC focused on supporting the intelligence community, ARLIS conducts both unclassified and classified research spanning from basic to applied system development and works to serve the US Government as an independent and objective trusted agent. ARLIS research is driven by a cadre of research scientists and engineers, faculty research specialists and project engineers, further supported by senior University of Maryland faculty and a consortium of university partners. Research is typically conducted through teams of e.g. social scientists, computer scientists, psychologists, linguists, cognitive neuroscientists, applied mathematicians, political scientists, policy analysts, and systems engineers. Faculty Research Specialists at University of Maryland are professional-track faculty who manage and/or perform on Government-funded research programs. ARLIS is seeking entry and mid-level research specialists to support quantum technology research projects. In this role you will help advance quantum technology prototypes toward mature devices that work outside of the lab. You will work in a small team to design tests, perform measurements, and analyze performance of emerging quantum sensing, timing, and networking devices with promising near-term applications.

• Support ARLIS's growing Quantum Technologies Program by building up new test and evaluation lab capabilities, developing and implementing measurement systems, performing experiments, and analyzing data.
• Work in a small team of engineers and scientists to explore practical applications of quantum technologies and communicate findings to ARLIS's government sponsors.
• Present research findings in project reports, conferences, and publications.
• This in-person position requires laboratory work on site in College Park, Maryland.
• Occasional travel (<10%) may be required to visit research collaborators and support field tests.

Light physical work in office and laboratory settings requiring sitting, standing, walking, reaching, and bending over tables or desks; exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible weight constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects; operating laboratory equipment requiring fine motor skills; ability to travel to meetings off-campus as required.

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• Proficiency in one or more scientific programming language (Python, Mathematica, MATLAB, etc.) for modeling and data analysis.
• Proficiency in algebra, calculus, statistics, and data analysis.
• Competence to work independently in an optics laboratory with guidance from senior colleagues. Must be able to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

If selected, you must meet the requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to a government security clearance investigation that includes criminal and credit history checks, as well as verification of U.S. citizenship, birth, education, employment, and military history.

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Knowledge of quantum optics principles for networking applications.
• Knowledge of optical atomic frequency references for timing applications.
• Experience operating precision test and measurement equipment (e.g., phase noise analyzers, frequency counters, low noise oscillators).
• Experience with federal government-sponsored research.

Licenses/Certifications: NA

Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, List of References

Best Consideration Date: 5/23/25

Posting Close Date: N/A

Open Until Filled: Yes

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VPR-Applied Research Lab for Intelligence & Security

Faculty Regular

$80,000 $120,000

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Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check.

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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