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Atomic Physicist Engineering and Physical Sciences Researcher Experienced to Expert Level

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us national security agencycentral security serviceFort Meade (MD)
PhysicistsResearch and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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The NSA invites you to be part of an elite research team designing the cryptography that protects our nation's most sensitive communications. As an Engineering and Physical Sciences Researcher, you will translate mission needs into cryptographic solutions. Partner with customers across space, special operations, tactical, & SWaP constrained domains. Work alongside world-class mathematicians and engineers to design, prototype, and evaluate new symmetric and public-key algorithms and protocols. SENIOREntry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 7 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 3 years of relevant experience. EXPERTEntry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 10 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 6 years of relevant experience.

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