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Candidates who are mission-oriented and enjoy a fast-paced team environment are encouraged to apply.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nDevelop and apply algorithms, computational models and simulations to support ongoing technical pursuits.\n\nDevelop custom numerical models, create optimization algorithms, and/or use commercial tools to predict complex phenomena and design advanced devices.\n\nWork closely with engineers and experimentalists to build prototypes and validate models against experimental data.\n\nCollaborate with a multi‑disciplinary team of physicists, engineers, and technicians to gain deeper insights into sensors, devices, and underlying physical phenomena.\n\nCollaborate with researchers and colleagues to generate new ideas and approaches.\n\nSupport method development for analysis of flight under various conditions such as flight profile, environmental factors, or component failures.\n\nDevelop and maintain models for use in simulation environments.\n\nCollaborate with researchers and colleagues in a variety of disciplines to ensure simulation models accurately reflect real‑world data.\n\nValidate data generated by simulations to optimize designs or assess system performance.\n\nUtilize critical thinking and technical judgment in support of mission simulations.\n\nRequired\n\nBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Physics or an Engineering Discipline.\n\nExperience coding algorithms to solve differential equations.\n\nExperience in simulation, data analysis, and documentation of simulation events.\n\nStrong grasp of numerical simulation methods and creative problem design.\n\nUS Citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance.\n\nDesired\n\nGreater than 3 years experience.\n\nDemonstrated proficiency in simulation and evaluation of DoD equipment.\n\nExperience coding algorithms in Python.\n\nActive Secret or Top Secret level DOD security clearance.\n\nBenefits\n\nCompetitive annual salary plus paid time off, matching 401K, along with Medical, Dental and LT/ST Disability insurance.\n\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status.\n\nAccessibility\nIf you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at\nEmail: hr-reporting@harttech.com\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Hart Technologies","rawCompany":"hart technologies","city":"Virginia","state":"MN","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-16T03:29:37.057Z","occupations":[{"code":"19-2012.00","title":"Physicists","slug":"physicists"},{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"},{"code":"19-2099.00","title":"Physical Scientists, All Other","slug":"physical-scientists-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Computational Physicist","description":"Overview\nWe are currently recruiting for a Computational Physicist to support an engineering services contract in Dahlgren, VA. 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