Radiation Detection Scientist 2

What You Will Do

The International Threat Reduction Group (NEN-3) is seeking a Radiation Detection Scientist/Engineer to join our mission-focused team. Our diverse workforce enjoys a shared work environment focused on creative problem solving, where everyone's opinions and ideas are considered. NEN-3 applies expertise in nuclear and radiological materials and commodities detection, packaging, international training and consultation, modeling, and simulation to reduce nuclear proliferation and enhance global security in a changing threat environment.

The successful candidate will support the Nuclear Smuggling Detection and Deterrence (NSDD) Implementation and Sustainability programs and the NSDD Science and Engineering Team. A key component of this job will be supporting the Science and Engineering Team which provides technical evaluation to NSDD through testing and analysis of radiation detection equipment and systems. Travel is required both domestically and internationally and is often to less than desirable locations where conditions may be considerably less comfortable than those typically found in fully developed nations.

In addition, there will be opportunities to learn and develop skills that support other areas within NEN-3. The group has ongoing work in nuclear materials management, strategic trade controls, and software development addressing global security problems.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Technical Knowledge

• Broad understanding of radiation detection equipment and/or active and passive detection systems or other security/detection equipment.
• Demonstrated experience working with, implementing, and/or sustaining radiation detection equipment or other similar security/detection equipment.
• Experience working within established safety and quality controls for moderate to high hazard activities.

Collaboration

• Ability to collaborate and interact effectively with a wide range of personnel.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow through to completion on multiple tasks.
• An ability to work independently to identify, analyze, develop, and implement creative and innovative solutions in planning and completing projects with conflicting and often changing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to contribute to the development of radiation detection systems deployed internationally and respond to incidents involving material outside of regulatory control.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow through to completion on multiple tasks. Demonstrated experience working with all levels of internal and external personnel, including networking with key contacts from other national laboratories, NNSA sponsors, foreign government and private sector personnel, and local and foreign subcontractors.

Communication

• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Ability to train domestic or foreign personnel in the operation or maintenance of a radiation detection system through a combination of classroom learning, hands-on exercises, and table-top exercises.

Technical Leadership

• Demonstrated experience developing innovative advanced concepts, theories, methods, techniques and approaches to address specialized problems.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical decision-making at task level within a project; making decisions and/or recommendations that influence the achievement of key programmatic objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior staff and students as they develop as researchers.

Other

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Q clearance.

Education/Experience: Position requires a bachelor's degree in STEM field from an accredited institution and 4 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. Advanced degree preferred.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience designing and developing new radiation detection systems, detection and identification algorithms, and/or modeling and simulation tools related to the detection and identification of special nuclear material.
• Demonstrated understanding of IAEA nuclear security systems and measures concepts and recommendations.
• Experience in project leadership and the ability to develop project plans, negotiate milestones and deliverables, as well as manage cost and budget.
• Experience developing training materials for the operation and/or maintenance of equipment.
• Experience working with law enforcement agencies or other security services.
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Systems engineering concepts and applications.
• Sensors and their application such as unattended ground sensors.
• Imaging analysis and probability modeling.
• Experience working with foreign government civilian and/or military agencies to facilitate joint operations and/or tasking with respect to matters of national security.
• Demonstrated ability to work well across organizations within the USG (civilian or military).
• Familiarity with Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high yield Explosives (CBRNE) operations.
• Experience conducting border security operations with civilian and/or military organizations.
• Experience with anti-smuggling and/or nonproliferation operations.
• Active Q Clearance

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.

Note to Applicants: Along with your resume, you must submit a cover letter addressing all job requirements.

Where You Will Work

Located 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 network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

• Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-664-6947 option 2 and then option 3.