Experimental Physicist
Company: AMERICAN VACUUM SOCIETY INC
Location: Livermore
Posted on: March 19, 2023
Job Description:
We have multiple openings for Experimental Physicists. You will
explore means to assess nuclear explosive performance without
nuclear testing; weapons physics studies; the development of render
safe technologies for counter-proliferation; the design and testing
of Advanced Conventional Weapons. Experimental research is
conducted at the Site 300 hydro facilities, the Nevada Test site,
the High Explosives Application Facility (HEAF), NIF, and at other
national facilities. These positions are located in the Design
Physics Division within the Weapons and Complex Integration (WCI)
Principal Directorate. This position will be filled at either level
based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring
team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be
assigned if hired at the higher level. In this role you will
- Conduct experimental research in one or more of the following
areas: assess nuclear explosive performance without nuclear
testing; weapons physics studies; high-energy density plasma
research; the development of render safe technologies for
counter-proliferation; and/or the design of Advanced Conventional
Weapons.
- Develop and apply state-of-the-art experimental physics
techniques to laboratory and field research. Areas of interest
should include, flash x-ray radiography, high-speed photographic
and optical measurements, hydrodynamics, gas gun, pulsed power and
detonation physics experiments, and instrument design and
development.
- Learn and run existing analysis codes to plan experiments and
incorporate experimental data.
- Contribute to fulfilling project objectives as a fully
functioning team member.
- Present and disseminate research results in scientific
conferences and peer-reviewed publications, in open and classified
environments. Responsibilities may also include interacting with
external stakeholders, both at NNSA and across the broader
interagency, via offsite assignments.
- Promote and support plans to promote diversity, equity, and
inclusion within the program.
- Travel minimally or substantially based on needs of
projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned. Additional job
responsibilities at the SES.3 level
- Independently develop and/or provide in depth analysis of
physics capabilities in support of nuclear weapon simulations using
advanced simulation tools where complex problems may not be well
defined.
- Lead projects requiring careful planning and execution in
concert with effective teamwork.
- Ability to maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security which requires
U.S. citizenship.
- PhD in physics, engineering or a related field or equivalent
combination of education and related experience.
- Experience conducting applied physics research in one or more
of the following fields: plasma physics, radiation transport,
atomic physics, nuclear physics, and hydrodynamics.
- Experience with and understanding of optics and lasers.
- Experience with scientific data analysis.
- Experience developing innovative solutions to complex
analytical problems.
- Demonstrated effective analytical and conceptual skills and
creativity.
- Experience working effectively independently and in a
multi-disciplinary, team-research environment to achieve multi-year
goals.
- Demonstrated ability/commitment to valuing diversity, equity,
and inclusion principles in the workplace.
- Demonstrated effective verbal, and written communication skills
necessary to author technical and scientific reports, publications,
invited papers, and to deliver scientific presentations. Additional
qualifications at the SES.3 level
- Advanced knowledge of physics, mathematics, mechanical,
aerospace or nuclear engineering or a related field.
- Experience leading and mentoring as part of a multidisciplinary
team.
- Demonstrated record of completing and/or leading top quality
research in relevant areas of physics and engineering.
Keywords: AMERICAN VACUUM SOCIETY INC, Livermore , Experimental Physicist, Other , Livermore, California
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