National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) was founded in 1901 and is now part of the U.S. Department of Commerce. From the smart electric power grid and electronic health records to atomic clocks, advanced nanomaterials, and computer chips, innumerable products and services rely in some way on technology, measurement, and standards provided by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. NIST measurements support the smallest of technologies to the largest and most complex of human-made creations—from nanoscale devices so tiny that tens of thousands can fit on the end of a single human hair up to earthquake-resistant skyscrapers and global communication networks.
- INDUSTRY: Research
- LOCATION: Gaithersburg, Maryland
- JOB TITLES: Research Software Engineer
- MAJOR GROUPS: Astronomy/Space Exploration, Statistics, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Energy Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, General Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil/Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications, Data Science, User Experience/Social Computing, Software Design, Library Sciences, Data Mining, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Information Systems Management, Computer Science
- WORK AUTHORIZATIONS: US work authorization is required, but the employer is accepting OPT/CPT candidates.
- SCHOOL YEARS: Senior Masters Doctorate
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