CEDAR email: Opportunity: Thermosphere-Ionosphere Modeling/Experimentation Systems Lead

Fri Jan 13 09:31:20 MST 2023

Thermosphere-Ionosphere Modeling/Experimentation Systems Lead
Albuquerque, NM

The Space Vehicles Directorate/US Space Force is seeking a scientific expert
in the physics of the thermosphere-ionosphere system to lead modeling and
experimentation efforts for the Geospace Environment Impacts and
Applications Branch (AFRL/RVBX)

Salary Ranges:
$78,973 to $124,008 (DR-02); $108,996 to $154,034 (DR-03); $139,019 to
$171,911 (DR-04)

Job Overview
This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 20
January 2023.

The Geospace Environment Impacts and Applications Branch is seeking an
Interdisciplinary research scientist in the field of thermospheric physics.
This position is expected to be an 100%-time commitment.  The successful
applicant will use a foundational expertise to contribute to research and
development concerning the thermosphere to further understanding, measuring,
monitoring, and modeling of the impact of neutral winds on the ionosphere
and the distribution of plasma irregularity structures. In addition, the
successful applicant will develop improvements that advance the ability to
predict, specify, monitor, and respond to dynamic changes in the LEO and
VLEO satellite drag environment in congested space.
Position duties include, but are not limited to: 
.	Provides expertise in thermospheric physics, modeling, and sensing
as it pertains to satellite drag and ionospheric impacts.
.	Performs and has expertise in leading edge research which advances
the state-of-the-art in thermospheric modeling and simulation.
.	Leads analysis and planning for research that support the
development of new technologies that meet Branch goals.
.	Contributes effectively in a team-oriented research environment.
.	Manages contracted or in-house research efforts within the technical
areas of the thermosphere and its impacts on related systems.
.	Collects, analyzes, and visualizes relevant data sources for
evaluation and planning of thermosphere/ionosphere observations and
experimentation.

Telework
Yes, this position is eligible for telework opportunities; as determined by
agency policy

Remote Work (CONUS)
No, this position is not approved for remote work.

Maximum Telework Flexibilities: The duty location for this position is
listed below, however, this position is eligible for maximum telework
flexibilities. Telework options can be negotiated and implemented after
entrance on duty.
Kirtland AFB, NM

Required Qualifications
.	US Citizenship
.	Must possess a professional science or engineering (S&E) degree from
an accredited academic institution
.	Experience working with or within the Department of Defense research
community.
.	This position is an Acquisition Professional Development Program
(APDP) position requiring Level II (Practitioner) Non-Critical certification
in Engineering and Technology Management (ETM). The selectee will have
24-months to meet APDP requirements or a waiver must be obtained.  80 hours
of qualified continuous learning will be required every two years.
Applicants for this position must list any acquisition certifications and
status as an acquisition corps member in their resume.
.	Applicants must currently hold, or have the ability to obtain a DOD
TS/SCI clearance
.	COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:  To ensure compliance with an
applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented,
modified or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the
federal government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19
vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring
Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to
the extent a federal job announcement includes the requirement that
applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive
Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply.

Desired Qualifications
.	Proficiency in Python, Julia, C/C++, or Fortran
.	Experience with data visualization and analysis tools
.	Experience with running physics-based, global thermospheric models
(e.g., TIE-GCM, CTIPe, GITM) as well as familiarity with empirical models
(e.g., NRLMISISE)
.	Knowledge of high-latitude thermosphere/ionosphere/magnetosphere
coupling and the impacts of geomagnetic storms and the wind-driven
disturbance dynamo
.	Knowledge of state-of-the-art thermospheric drag models

Hiring, process, and administrative questions may be addressed to Capt Tyler
Hussey:
tyler.hussey.1 at spaceforce.mil
505-853-6364

Scientific and technical questions may be addressed to Dr. Russell Landry:
505-853-2636
russell.landry at spaceforce.mil

APPLY via the AFRL Job Board:
https://airforcestem.recsolu.com/jobs/cwa5rJyBuezYDMkYf9trhw?job_board_id=g1
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