Nevada National Security Sites · 1 day ago
Senior Diagnostic Scientist
North Las Vegas, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$99K/yr - $149K/yr
5+ years expMission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration. They are seeking a Senior Diagnostic Scientist to provide diagnostic fielding and development support in a national laboratory environment, focusing on the design and deployment of diagnostic systems for physics experiments.
Government Administration
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work alongside, and at times, lead a team of Scientists, Engineers, and Technicians in the development and deployment of optical, electrical, and laser diagnostic acquisition systems
Responsible for operating diagnostic equipment such as interferometers, optical imaging equipment, oscilloscopes, lasers, function generators, delay generators, fiber optic inspection and cleaning equipment, optical time domain reflectometers, etc
Provides support for execution of program/project activities and data collection (i.e., classified systems/networks, diagnostics, x-rays, and laser systems)
Contribute to the research and development of new interferometry diagnostics and/or refine current systems to increase data fidelity
Serve as a technical subject matter expert and mentor to junior team members
Works with peers and other disciplines to coordinate project execution compliance
Alone or as a member of a team, participate in researching, extracting, analyzing and compiling technical data
Author reports, graphs, proposals, studies and correspondence related to project work
Assists in preliminary engineering analysis, conceptual design and engineering calculations
Assists in and reviews project design and technical documents
Performs drafting assignments, revises prints and prepares sketches
Participate in long term scheduling meetings to prioritize and deconflict activities required to maintain experimental execution
Serve as a Work Package Manager (WPM) and plan, prepare, and maintain a budget that supports NNSS Diagnostic fielding
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in calculus-based technical (STEM) field plus at least 5 years relevant experience
Demonstrated experience with theory and practical applications of electro-optical diagnostic systems required
Experience with the installation and operation of interferometry systems 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 leading high performance teams is a plus
Experience planning, preparing, and managing a budget is a plus
Understanding of data analysis or engineering software such as MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, SolidWorks, or Creo is a plus
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.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Melissa Biernacinski
Action Officer, Government/Customer Relations and Strategic Partnerships
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