Los Alamos National Security LLC
Modeling and Simulation Scientist (Scientist 2/3)
Los Alamos National Security LLC, Los Alamos, New Mexico, us, 87545
What You Will DoThe Intelligence and Space Research (ISR) Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory has been designing, building, and operating highly innovative ground, air and space-based measurement and detection systems for nearly 60 years. We solve some of the most challenging scientific and national security problems facing the world today. Our interdisciplinary teams of engineers, technicians, and scientists work, learn, and succeed through a highly creative and dynamic R&D environment. We build, fly, operate, and analyze data from measurement systems deployed to space for verification of international nuclear treaties, and develop innovative sensors and ground, airborne and space hardware/software systems for basic scientific missions, nuclear nonproliferation, space situational awareness and remote sensing. In addition, we lead experiments on NASA missions, including the Curiosity and Perseverance Mars Rovers, Van Allen Probes, and IBEX.Scientist 2 $101,700 - $168,200
The selected candidate will be expected to contribute in the following areas:Maintain modeling code bases written in Python, C++, and/or FortranIdentify and implement performance improvements or capability enhancements to these code basesEnsure compliance of models with technical and performance requirementsRun validation studies, assessing model performance against empirical dataRun verification studies, assessing model performance against analytic modelsApply models to ad-hoc analysis tasksAuthor reports on model performance and general model documentationCoordinate with other national laboratories on model developmentDevelop into a subject matter expert on EMP modeling and simulationScientist 3 $122,300 - $206,300In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level the candidate will be expected to:Lead small projects or teamsContribute to internal and external funding proposalsContribute to peer review of work of others across organizations or disciplinesCommunicate with sponsors and stakeholders on modeling capabilities and performance
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:Experience with version control software, e.g. git, svn, mercurialExperience in computational physics or a related simulation-focused fieldFamiliarity with foundational statistical and physical conceptsProficiency with Python and familiarity with compiled languages, or proficiency in C++ and/or FortranDemonstrated ability to clearly communicate ideas in both written and verbal venuesDemonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a teamAbility to obtain a DOE Q clearance, which normally requires US citizenship
Additional Job Requirements for Scientist 3:In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
Experience developing and writing successful research grant proposalsThe ability and desire to lead small teamsExperience mentoring junior staff, students, or postdocs
Education/Experience at lower level:
Position requires a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field, from an accredited college and university and 4 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Education/Experience at higher level : Position requires a Master's degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university and 6 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:Experience with radio frequency wave generation, propagation, and/or detection theoryExpertise in EMP physics, lightning physics, or ionospheric physicsExperience with parallel computing (shared and/or distributed memory parallelism)Experience with Linux or related OSFamiliarity with Software Engineering best practicesAwareness of verification and validation techniques employed within informatics, data science, or a related statistical-focused fieldActive DOE Q Clearance
Work Environment:
Work Location:
The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Position commitment:
Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants:
Interested applicants must include a cover letter and resume detailing how they meet the minimum requirements of the position.Where You Will WorkLocated in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide networkDental and vision insuranceFree basic life and disability insurancePaid childbirth and parental leaveAward-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)Learning opportunities and tuition assistanceFlexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)Onsite gyms and wellness programsExtensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
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The selected candidate will be expected to contribute in the following areas:Maintain modeling code bases written in Python, C++, and/or FortranIdentify and implement performance improvements or capability enhancements to these code basesEnsure compliance of models with technical and performance requirementsRun validation studies, assessing model performance against empirical dataRun verification studies, assessing model performance against analytic modelsApply models to ad-hoc analysis tasksAuthor reports on model performance and general model documentationCoordinate with other national laboratories on model developmentDevelop into a subject matter expert on EMP modeling and simulationScientist 3 $122,300 - $206,300In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level the candidate will be expected to:Lead small projects or teamsContribute to internal and external funding proposalsContribute to peer review of work of others across organizations or disciplinesCommunicate with sponsors and stakeholders on modeling capabilities and performance
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:Experience with version control software, e.g. git, svn, mercurialExperience in computational physics or a related simulation-focused fieldFamiliarity with foundational statistical and physical conceptsProficiency with Python and familiarity with compiled languages, or proficiency in C++ and/or FortranDemonstrated ability to clearly communicate ideas in both written and verbal venuesDemonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a teamAbility to obtain a DOE Q clearance, which normally requires US citizenship
Additional Job Requirements for Scientist 3:In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
Experience developing and writing successful research grant proposalsThe ability and desire to lead small teamsExperience mentoring junior staff, students, or postdocs
Education/Experience at lower level:
Position requires a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field, from an accredited college and university and 4 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Education/Experience at higher level : Position requires a Master's degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university and 6 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:Experience with radio frequency wave generation, propagation, and/or detection theoryExpertise in EMP physics, lightning physics, or ionospheric physicsExperience with parallel computing (shared and/or distributed memory parallelism)Experience with Linux or related OSFamiliarity with Software Engineering best practicesAwareness of verification and validation techniques employed within informatics, data science, or a related statistical-focused fieldActive DOE Q Clearance
Work Environment:
Work Location:
The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Position commitment:
Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants:
Interested applicants must include a cover letter and resume detailing how they meet the minimum requirements of the position.Where You Will WorkLocated in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide networkDental and vision insuranceFree basic life and disability insurancePaid childbirth and parental leaveAward-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)Learning opportunities and tuition assistanceFlexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)Onsite gyms and wellness programsExtensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
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