Nuclear scientist - security clearance required | Arlington, VA

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  • Location: Arlington, VA

missions and WMD survivability and system resilience. The candidate should have knowledge of space systems and communication architectures. The candidate should have a background in nuclear engineering, physics, or related discipline, well-developed technical skills and an interest in programs related to nuclear weapons technologies.

Ideally the candidate would have general knowledge of the DOD acquisition cycle. The candidate should have an understanding of nuclear physics and related engineering principles, and the relationship of these topics to counterproliferation, system survivability, emergency response, security, intelligence, and operations security activities. The candidate

should have experience with nuclear sensors and radiation detection, and radiation detector response functions. Ideally, the candidate would have general knowledge of low-density plasmas and RF communication technologies including scintillation effects.

The candidate will initially support development and execution of projects supporting WMD sensor applications and analysis of counterproliferation signatures and characterization of space communication environments. The candidate will work in a team environment and will assist in growing our sensor applications portfolio by identifying and cultivating marketing opportunities related to the field. Applicants selected will be subject to

a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Requirements include being a U. S. citizen. REQUIRED SKILLS: Candidate must have demonstrated mathematical and analytical skills related to the physics and engineering of nuclear weapon effects. Candidate must have experience with computer modeling and simulation. Candidate must have well-developed oral and written communication skills with demonstrated experience interfacing with civilian executives and scientists. Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: M. S. and 3 or more years of relevant experience, or Ph.

D. and zero to two years of relevant experience. Degree(s) must be in nuclear or electrical engineering, physics, or a related discipline. Familiarity with the nuclear or low-density plasma physics and nuclear weapon effects. Familiarity with satellite communication systems and architectures. Experience developing computer programs using languages such as C++, Fortran, or Python. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of WMD effects and survivability analysis. Knowledge of RF technologies and scintillation effects. Previous experience with system-of-system analysis. Previous experience with high fidelity physics codes and machine learning (ML).

Previous experience with Linux. Previous experience with high-performance computing. Previous experience with CAD software. Experience Required 3 - 5 years: Relevant work experience. Education Required Master of Science or better in Nuclear Engineering or related field Behaviors Preferred Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Motivations Preferred Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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