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Top of band reaches $187,093 for senior tracks.
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Gaithersburg, Maryland5Boulder, Colorado5Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States4Boulder, Colorado, United States1Multiple Locations1Rockville, Maryland, United States1Washington, District of Columbia1

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18 positions at National Institute of Standards and Technology

National Institute of Standards and Technology

Electrician (High Voltage)

National Institute of Standards and Technology·Gaithersburg, Maryland

OnsiteFull-time$36 - $43/hour8d ago

NIST's Facilities Maintenance Division is seeking High-Voltage Electricians to test, install, maintain, and repair high-voltage power distribution systems and equipment, including 13.8 kV feeders, switchgear, and transformers. You will troubleshoot circuits to resolve outages, se…

High Voltage ElectricianDepartment of Commerce
National Institute of Standards and Technology

Facilities Construction Project Manager - Interdisciplinary

National Institute of Standards and Technology·Gaithersburg, Maryland

HybridFull-time$85,447–$187,093/year14d ago

NIST seeks a Facilities Construction Project Manager to drive multi-discipline construction management, modernizing research and administrative facilities. Working independently from design to execution, this role coordinates stakeholders, administers contracts, serves as a COR, …

General EngineeringArchitectureDepartment of Commerce
National Institute of Standards and Technology

Senior Network Administrator

National Institute of Standards and Technology·Multiple Locations

HybridFull-time$121,785–$187,093/year14d ago

The IT Security and Networking Division is seeking an experienced Senior Network Administrator to manage, optimize, and secure the NIST enterprise network and Physical Access Control System (PACS) isolated network. This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new …

Information Technology ManagementDepartment of Commerce
National Institute of Standards and Technology

Utility Systems Repairer Operator

National Institute of Standards and Technology·Gaithersburg, Maryland

OnsiteFull-time$35 - $45/hour16d ago

NIST is seeking Utility Systems Repairer Operators to operate, monitor, and maintain central utility plant systems on a rotating shift, including high-pressure steam boilers, large-capacity centrifugal chillers, industrial air compressors, and an 8 MW cogeneration turbine system …

Utility Systems Repairing-OperatingDepartment of Commerce
National Institute of Standards and Technology

Permittivity Standard Reference Instrument Engineer

National Institute of Standards and Technology·Boulder, Colorado

HybridFull-time$83,265–$129,742/year23d ago

NIST is seeking an Electronics Engineer to advance precision microwave measurements and develop traceable methods and standards for complex permittivity supporting next-generation electronics and communications. You will design and analyze measurement systems, develop new calibra…

Electronics EngineeringDepartment of Commerce
National Institute of Standards and Technology

Security Control Assessor

National Institute of Standards and Technology·Gaithersburg, Maryland

HybridFull-time$121,785–$187,093/year24d ago

The Office of Information Systems Management, IT Security and Networking Division, is seeking a Security Control Assessor to lead robust Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities, ensure Federal Information Security Management Action (FISMA) compliance, and act as a vital lin…

Information Technology ManagementDepartment of Commerce
National Institute of Standards and Technology

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program - Boulder, CO (STEM Fields)

National Institute of Standards and Technology·Boulder, Colorado

OnsiteFull-time$6,390 - $7,810/year26d ago

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) seeks undergraduate students for the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program. This vacancy announcement is for in-person fellowships in Boulder, CO. An additional vacancy announcement is open for in-person …

Physical Science Student TraineeSURF is a full-time appointment. Main program: June 2 to Aug 13, 2027. Appts to accommodate various academic schedules are available: 9-weeks, June 14-Aug 13; 11-weeks, June 14-Aug 28. Participants are guest researchers and not federal employees.Department of Commerce
National Institute of Standards and Technology

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program - Gaithersburg, MD (STEM and Related Fields)

National Institute of Standards and Technology·Gaithersburg, Maryland

OnsiteFull-time$6,390 - $7,810/year26d ago

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) seeks undergraduate students for the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program. This vacancy announcement is for in-person fellowships in Gaithersburg, MD. An additional vacancy announcement is open for in-pe…

Physical Science Student TraineeSURF is a full-time appointment. Main program: June 2 to Aug 13, 2027. Appts to accommodate various academic schedules are available: 9-weeks, June 14-Aug 13; 11-weeks, June 14-Aug 27. Participants are guest researchers and not federal employees.Department of Commerce
National Institute of Standards and Technology

Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

National Institute of Standards and Technology·Boulder, Colorado

OnsiteFull-time$32 - $40/hour27d ago

NIST is seeking an A/C Equipment Mechanic to support the safe and reliable operation of complex HVAC systems across campus. You will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair heating and cooling equipment to ensure research laboratories, specialized spaces, and campus buildings maintain…

Air Conditioning Equipment MechanicDepartment of Commerce
National Institute of Standards and Technology

Facilities Safety & Compliance Officer

National Institute of Standards and Technology·Boulder, Colorado

OnsiteFull-time$83,265–$129,742/year28d ago

NIST is seeking a Facilities Safety & Compliance Officer to help protect employees, contractors, and facilities by identifying hazards and ensuring safe operations across the NIST Boulder campus. You will provide safety oversight for construction, renovation, and maintenance acti…

Safety TechnicianDepartment of Commerce
National Institute of Standards and Technology

Facilities Electrical Engineer

National Institute of Standards and Technology·Boulder, Colorado

HybridFull-time$118,675–$182,316/year28d ago

NIST is seeking a Facility Electrical Engineer to provide technical expertise in facility electrical design, maintenance, and operations for campus distribution systems, oversee laboratory renovation projects, and serve as an electrical safety subject matter expert. This notice i…

Electrical EngineeringDepartment of Commerce
National Institute of Standards and Technology

Award Administration Program Manager

National Institute of Standards and Technology·Washington, District of Columbia

HybridFull-time$149,913–$187,093/year34d ago

The CHIPS Program Office (CPO) at NIST, U.S. Department of Commerce, is seeking an Award Administration Program Manager to lead application and award operations for CHIPS financial assistance and investment programs. The role oversees the full award lifecycle; develops policies, …

Management And Program Analysis2-3 Yrs TBDDepartment of Commerce

Radiochemist

National Institute of Standards and Technology·Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States

OnsiteFull Time122d ago

Radiochemist at National Institute of Standards and Technology. Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States. Role: conducting experiments, analyzing data, designing methods Requirements: Degree in physical/life/engineering sciences with chemistry coursework; specialized exper…

Chief, Time & Frequency Division

National Institute of Standards and Technology·Boulder, Colorado, United States

OnsiteFull Time122d ago

Chief, Time & Frequency Division at National Institute of Standards and Technology. Location: Boulder, Colorado, United States. Role: providing direction, overseeing research, securing resources Requirements: Degree in physics (or equivalent coursework) and 1 year of specialized …

Systems Administrator

National Institute of Standards and Technology·Rockville, Maryland, United States

OnsiteFull Time122d ago

Systems Administrator at National Institute of Standards and Technology. Location: Rockville, Maryland, United States. Role: administering systems, maintaining security, automating infrastructure Requirements: Operate and secure Windows/Linux servers, manage cloud services (IaaS/…

Gene Delivery Systems Immunologist

National Institute of Standards and Technology·Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States

OnsiteFull Time122d ago

Gene Delivery Systems Immunologist at National Institute of Standards and Technology. Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States. Role: characterizing systems, analyzing datasets, developing procedures Requirements: Bachelor's in biological sciences (or related) required; 1 …

Facilities Construction Project Manager - Interdisciplinary

National Institute of Standards and Technology·Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States

OnsiteFull Time127d ago

Facilities Construction Project Manager - Interdisciplinary at National Institute of Standards and Technology. Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States. Role: managing projects, administering contracts, coordinating stakeholders Requirements: Bachelor's degree in engineeri…

Calibration Reference Material Scientist

National Institute of Standards and Technology·Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States

OnsiteFull Time127d ago

Calibration Reference Material Scientist at National Institute of Standards and Technology. Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States. Role: managing production, preparing solutions, measuring materials Requirements: Degree in physical/life sciences or engineering with subs…

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Department of CommerceInformation Technology ManagementPhysical Science Student TraineeHigh Voltage ElectricianGeneral EngineeringArchitectureUtility Systems Repairing-OperatingElectronics EngineeringSURF is a full-time appointment. Main program: June 2 to Aug 13, 2027. Appts to accommodate various academic schedules are available: 9-weeks, June 14-Aug 13; 11-weeks, June 14-Aug 28. Participants are guest researchers and not federal employees.SURF is a full-time appointment. Main program: June 2 to Aug 13, 2027. Appts to accommodate various academic schedules are available: 9-weeks, June 14-Aug 13; 11-weeks, June 14-Aug 27. Participants are guest researchers and not federal employees.Air Conditioning Equipment MechanicSafety Technician
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