Los Alamos National Laboratory · 2 days ago
Nuclear Weapons Scientist (Scientist 2/3)
Los Alamos, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$104K/yr - $172K/yr
4+ years expLos Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The role involves utilizing advanced theoretical, numerical, and experimental methods to address national security interests related to nuclear weapons design and assessment, with opportunities for mentoring and leadership at the Scientist 3 level.
Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop a thorough capability to solve problems of national security interest with large multi-physics and/or radiation transport codes
Contribute to experimental design, model development, data evaluation, and/or code validation
Lead projects that rely on knowledge of nuclear weapons and mentor junior staff
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated experience with one or more of these related tasks: Developing, running, or validating complex multi-physics and/or radiation transport codes
Experimental design and analysis
Theoretical or analytic work that underpins computational physics models or experimental design
You must demonstrate the commitment to quality research, technical and scientific excellence, professional integrity, scientific communication, supporting diverse points of view, and personal initiative
You must have a proven ability to work independently and in a team environment on multidisciplinary research problems
A documented history of technical contributions to a scientific field in the form of publications, technical talks, patents, etc
You must demonstrate technical leadership along with supervisory and/or mentoring experience
Position requires a bachelor's degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university and 4 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation
Position requires a master's degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university and 6 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation
This position requires a Q clearance
Preferred
PhD preferred with postdoctoral work in Physics, Computational Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Materials Science, Chemistry or a related field
Active DOE Q Clearance
Experience with large-scale computing
Familiarity with the design and analysis of nuclear weapons
Knowledge and experience relative to uncertainty and/or risk analysis
Relevant military and/or intelligence experience
Benefits
PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
Dental and vision insurance
Free basic life and disability insurance
Paid childbirth and parental leave
Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
Onsite gyms and wellness programs
Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Company
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos National Laboratory, a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security, is
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2023-08-16Grant
2023-05-19Grant
2023-01-17Grant
Leadership Team
Alex Delaney
R&D Engineer, Detonation Science and Technology
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