Sr Researcher

Amentum


Job Location:

Washington DC, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 80000 - 120000
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Electronics Science and Technology Division (ESTD) conducts programs of basic science and applied research and development. A technically diverse staff of experimental theoretical and computational physicists surface and materials scientists chemists and electrical electronic chemical and mechanical engineers reflects the multidisciplinary nature of the Divisions research.

This position involves:

  • Optoelectronic Devices
  • Thin-film processing spin-coating and electrochemical polymerization
  • Materials Development
  • Nanocrystal synthesis
  • Characterization Techniques
  • X-ray diffraction (XRD): powder and synchrotron-based
  • X-ray scattering (SAXS WAXS)
  • Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
  • Atomicforcemicroscopy (AFM)
  • Neutronreflectometry (NR)
  • Optical spectroscopy (FTIR)
  • UV-Visphotoluminescence
  • Ellipsometric-porosimetry
  • Differentialscanning calorimetry (DSC)
  • Inductively-coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES)
  • Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy

Work Schedule: 8-5

Essential Responsibilities: Will perform this above as directed.

Work Environment Physical Demands and Mental Demands: Work environment is desk/computer and lab oriented with no heavy lifting or strong mental demands present.

Minimum Requirements: Knowledge of electronic materials techniques including analysis testing creation and related general computer programming.

Clearance Required: Secret

Minimum Education: PhD Chemistry or similar

Minimum Years of Experience: 2-5

Preferred Qualifications:

-Knowledge of nanocrystal synthesis and hybrid nanostructures

Compensation Details:

$80000 - $120000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities education experience skills internal equity market data applicable collective bargaining agreements and relevant laws.

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Compensation Details:

$90000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities education experience skills internal equity market data applicable collective bargaining agreements and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health dental and vision insurance

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

  • Educational reimbursement

  • Parental leave

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Tax-saving options

  • Disability and life insurance

  • Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type location and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) the McNamara-OHara Service Contract Act (SCA) or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

03/02/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race sex sexual orientation pregnancy (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding or medical conditions related to pregnancy childbirth or breastfeeding) age ancestry United States military or veteran status color religion creed marital or domestic partner status medical condition genetic information national origin citizenship status low-income status or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation or any other protected category under federal state or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language atLabor Laws Posters.


Required Experience:

Senior IC

The Electronics Science and Technology Division (ESTD) conducts programs of basic science and applied research and development. A technically diverse staff of experimental theoretical and computational physicists surface and materials scientists chemists and electrical electronic chemical and mechan...

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