Discover and Develop the Future of Information Processing to Protect the Nation

NSA, home to the largest and most established in-house research organization in the U.S. Intelligence Community, is expanding its team to seek out and develop revolutionary ideas that will provide our nation with an overwhelming advantage in information processing technologies.

We need physical scientists, engineers and computer scientists with bold ideas and an insatiable drive to accomplish what others think impossible. Our team at the Laboratory for Physical Sciences develops research concepts and sponsors government, academia and industry partners to advance future information technologies such as low power computing, cryogenic computing, quantum technologies and more. We are hiring multiple candidates in the following positions:

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System Architect

Design and develop complex and novel hardware/software system architectures incorporating exploratory technologies to meet future challenges.

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Mixed Signals Engineer

Develop new and incorporate existing products, technologies, and/or architectures to meet demanding digital/analog circuit design needs.

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Integration Engineer

Conceptualize, establish, manage and support test development activities complex hybrid-technology systems.

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Quantum Researcher

Lead research projects in quantum device physics, quantum information theory, and/or modeling and simulation to push the frontiers of computing and sensing.

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Cryogenic Engineer

Lead teams to design, fabricate, assemble and test custom vacuum cryostats, magnets and other experimental cryogenic systems.

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Fabrication/Manufacturing Engineer

Verify and validate custom semiconductor processes required to manufacture custom application specific integrated circuits (ASICs).

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Technology Acceleration Lead

Establish detailed objectives for research and development activities that drive technical innovation.

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Benefits that Can’t be Beat

NSA offers outstanding benefits including relocation assistance, generous paid time off, a creative and dynamic work environment that welcomes diversity, and the opportunity to contribute to the safety and security of America for generations to come. Apply today!