Nevada National Security Sites · 1 day ago
NDSE Diagnostics Scientist (Senior Scientist)
North Las Vegas, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$99K/yr - $149K/yr
5+ years expMission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) to ensure the security of the United States through high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities. They are seeking a Senior Scientist to support the Neutron Diagnosed Subcritical Experiment (NDSE) project, focusing on designing, developing, operating, and maintaining neutron generating pulsed power machines.
Government Administration
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work as a member of a small team supporting engineers, scientists, and technicians in operating, maintaining, and testing, complex pulse power systems including discrete diagnostic systems
Support DPF operations in North Las Vegas and Area 11
Field pulsed power diagnostics and analyze data to inform DPF performance models
Maintain pulsed power diagnostics systems and timing and firing systems
Develop and maintain technical drawings and procedures associated with the DPF machine and associated diagnostics and controls systems
Measure neutron yield associated with DPF execution
Analyze neutron yield data associated with DPF execution
May support tritium delivery and recovery systems associated with the ZEUS DPF machines
May support tritium operations associated with ZEUS DPF experiments
Support radiation detection aspects for NDSE mission
Identify opportunities to increase efficiency of DPF Operations
Support contracts for DPF activities (private sector, DOD, etc)
Engage with the plasma physics and pulsed power R&D communities at NNSS, partner labs, and other outside organizations
Conducts research, data compilation, and data analysis associated with DPF experiments
Serves as a tritium-specific SME to the DPF team and management
Coaches and mentors new and less experienced scientists, engineers, and technicians
Develops and maintains DPF machine and operations documentation such as procedures and system drawings
Review project design and technical documents
Prepare technical and non-technical reports, procedures, and plans associated with DPF experiment operations
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
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
Strong written and oral communications skills and ability to work on complex applied projects in a group atmosphere
Ability to interface effectively with technical personnel and management from other NNSS organizations, outside organizations, and government agencies
Must possess planning and organizing skills and initiative
Must be able to employ independent judgment and apply professional knowledge to ensure that assignments are completed efficiently, accurately, and on time
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 radiological and/or chemical environments
Experience working in fume hood and/or glove box environments
Experience working with unsealed radiological materials
Experience working with radiation detection system and equipment
Fundamental understanding of metal hydrides
Fundamental understanding of modeling capabilities to be used for DPF applications
Experience with one or more computing programming languages or mathematical computing software packages
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
And more.
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.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Melissa Biernacinski
Action Officer, Government/Customer Relations and Strategic Partnerships
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