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Nevada National Security Sites · 1 day ago

Pulse Power Senior Scientist

Mercury, NV

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$99K/yr - $149K/yr

5+ years exp

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration. They are seeking a Senior Scientist to provide diagnostic fielding and development support in a national laboratory environment, focusing on the design and fielding of Pulse Power systems for high-stakes weapons physics experiments.

Government Administration

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for managing pulse power X-Ray sources, oscilloscopes, function generators, delay generators, etc

Responsible for maintaining the performance of pulsed power X-ray sources

Provides support for execution of program/project activities and data collection (i.e., classified systems/networks, diagnostics, and x-rays)

Works with peers and other disciplines to coordinate project execution compliance

Works with Scientists, Engineers and Technicians in the development and fielding of x-ray imaging, x-ray dosimetry, electrical diagnostics, and data acquisition systems

Duties may include Team Supervisor, Person in Charge (PIC), and Radiation Generating Device Custodian (RGD)

Assists in researching, extracting, analyzing and compiling technical data

Assists in the preparation of reports, graphs, proposals, studies and correspondence

Assists in preliminary engineering analysis, conceptual design and engineering calculations

Assists in and reviews project design and technical documents

Executes work in a disciplined manner to demonstrate compliance with company policies and procedures

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Pulse Power systemsRadiographic imaging systemsData analysis softwareEngineering softwareTeam collaborationSelf-starterWork ethicWork under pressureWork independently

Required

Bachelor's in calculus-based technical (STEM) field plus at least 5 years relevant experience. Skill building experience must demonstrate either deeper technical specialization or additional cross-disciplinary knowledge. Graduate research experience may be recognized

Proficiency in Pulse Power systems is required

Ability to work underground required

Ability to function in a team environment, as they will regularly interface with team members, other teams and outside organizations including Scientists, Engineers, Technicians, and Designers

Ability to effectively deal with pressures of deadlines and multiple tasks

Ability to work under minimal supervision on a dynamic multidisciplinary project with simultaneous commitments to performance, cost, and schedule

Must have good work ethic, be motivated to succeed, and be a self-starter

Occasional travel required

Must possess a valid driver's license

Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required

MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing

Applicants offered employment with MSTS are also subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance

Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship, at least 18 years of age

Preferred

Experience with radiographic and optical imaging systems is desired

Experience with data analysis or engineering software such as MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, SolidWorks, or Creo is desired

Working knowledge of office software programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision

Both a pension and a 401k

Paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays

Relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location)

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Company

Nevada National Security Sites

The Nevada National Security Sites help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by: supporting the stewardship of the nation’s nuclear deterrent; providing nuclear and radiological emergency response capabilities and training; contributing to key nonproliferation and arms control initiatives; executing national-level experiments in support of the National Laboratories; working with national security customers and other federal agencies on important national security activities; and providing long-term environmental stewardship of the NNSS’s Cold War legacy.

North Las Vegas, Nevada, US

1001-5000 employees

https://www.nnss.gov/

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Melissa Biernacinski

Action Officer, Government/Customer Relations and Strategic Partnerships

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