Nevada National Security Sites
Diagnostic Scientist II
Nevada National Security Sites, North Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, 89095
Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Our mission is to help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services and by acting as environmental stewards to the Site’s Cold War legacy. Our vision is to be the user site of choice for large-scale, high-hazard, national security experimentation, with premier facilities and capabilities below ground, on the ground, and in the air.
MSTS offers our full-time employees highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including 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.
MSTS is a limited liability company consisting of Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell), Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs), and HII Nuclear Inc.
Job Description
Do you want to be a part of a national security mission that conducts research and development? Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) is seeking a full-time Diagnostic Scientist to work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide diagnostic fielding and development support in a national laboratory environment. The Stockpile Experimentation & Operations (SEO) organization is looking for a highly motivated Diagnostic Scientist to collaborate in design, development, characterization, and fielding of diagnostics systems on high stake weapons physics experiments conducted at the Principal Underground Laboratory for Subcritical Experimentation (PULSE) Complex and other facilities located at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS). Responsibilities
Work alongside 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 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. May serve as a Work Package Manager (WPM) with responsibilities to include planning, preparing, and maintaining a budget that supports NNSS Diagnostic fielding. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Minimum Education and Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a calculus-based (STEM) field, plus at least 2 years’ relevant experience. Academic background in Physics, with a focus in Optics and Photonics preferred. Demonstrated experience with theory and practical applications of electro-optical diagnostic systems is preferred. Experience with the installation and operation of interferometry systems 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. 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. The primary work location will be at the Nevada National Security Site (located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada). Work schedule for this position will be 4/10’s, Monday-Thursday (subject to change). Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Must possess a valid driver's license. MSTS is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. MSTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. MSTS is a background screening, drug-free workplace. Annual salary range for this position is: $81,307.20 - $121,971.20.
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Do you want to be a part of a national security mission that conducts research and development? Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) is seeking a full-time Diagnostic Scientist to work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide diagnostic fielding and development support in a national laboratory environment. The Stockpile Experimentation & Operations (SEO) organization is looking for a highly motivated Diagnostic Scientist to collaborate in design, development, characterization, and fielding of diagnostics systems on high stake weapons physics experiments conducted at the Principal Underground Laboratory for Subcritical Experimentation (PULSE) Complex and other facilities located at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS). Responsibilities
Work alongside 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 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. May serve as a Work Package Manager (WPM) with responsibilities to include planning, preparing, and maintaining a budget that supports NNSS Diagnostic fielding. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Minimum Education and Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a calculus-based (STEM) field, plus at least 2 years’ relevant experience. Academic background in Physics, with a focus in Optics and Photonics preferred. Demonstrated experience with theory and practical applications of electro-optical diagnostic systems is preferred. Experience with the installation and operation of interferometry systems 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. 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. The primary work location will be at the Nevada National Security Site (located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada). Work schedule for this position will be 4/10’s, Monday-Thursday (subject to change). Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Must possess a valid driver's license. MSTS is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. MSTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. MSTS is a background screening, drug-free workplace. Annual salary range for this position is: $81,307.20 - $121,971.20.
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