2070 Physicist, General: civilian jobs and resume guide
The O*NET Military Crosswalk connects this Physicist, General designation to Physicists. Review each civilian direction's published work details, then keep only experience you can verify. The connection does not prove that you performed a mapped task.
About this designation: The source identifies this designation as Physicist, General. Its shared civilian crosswalk evidence does not establish which duties, tools, credentials, or level of responsibility you personally held.
These are the civilian occupations O*NET connects to this military code. They are options to explore—not a ranking, a license, or proof that you performed every duty listed.
Conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories.
Typical national pay$111,720–$222,760Median $172,250 · BLS OEWS 2025
Pay can vary by location, employer, schedule, credentials, and experience.
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Requirements and work details
O*NET Job Zone 5: extensive preparation is usually needed.
O*NET does not establish a universal civilian license for this occupation. Employers may still require credentials.
Example civilian duties from O*NET
Perform complex calculations as part of the analysis and evaluation of data, using computers.
Analyze data from research conducted to detect and measure physical phenomena.
Describe and express observations and conclusions in mathematical terms.
Tools and software named by O*NET
Eclipse IDE
Python
C
C++
Microsoft Azure software
Microsoft Visual Basic
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Physicist
Summary
Physicist conducting research into physical phenomena, analyzing data, performing complex calculations, and developing theories through observation and experiments
Experience
Physicist
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Performed complex calculations as part of the analysis and evaluation of data, using computers
Analyzed data from research conducted to detect and measure physical phenomena
Described and expressed observations and conclusions in mathematical terms
Designed computer simulations to model physical data for better understanding
Reported experimental results by writing papers for scientific journals or presenting at scientific conferences
Skills
Checking & Planning
Developing physical theories, Analyzing geological data, Applying math and statistics
Technical Skills
Preparing scientific reports, Preparing proposals or applications
Tools and software
Eclipse IDE, Python, C, C++, Microsoft Azure software, Microsoft Visual Basic
Core Skills
Operating laboratory or field equipment, Instructing college students in physical
Open to
On site, Remote
Education
Doctorate (PhD) Your university, Year
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The mapped civilian record lists this task: Perform complex calculations as part of the analysis and evaluation of data, using computers. Identify comparable experience only if you can verify it.
Also examine this mapped civilian task: Analyze data from research conducted to detect and measure physical phenomena. Keep it only if your own service evidence supports it.
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After
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Perform complex calculations as part of the analysis and evaluation of data, using computers.
Analyze data from research conducted to detect and measure physical phenomena.
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Editorial reviewer: Rung Guru editorial QA. Approved: 2026-08-09T06:04:00.501365+00:00.
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