What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientific Software Engineer position at Naval Nuclear Laboratory?
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Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is seeking a scientific software developer with a passion for software engineering. All work efforts include a focus on identifying and solving engineering problems and requirements-gathering across application developers, engineering users, and system administrator groups. Work assignments could include designing, implementing, testing, verifying, deploying, and maintaining engineering software and porting legacy engineering software to modern computing architectures.
Other job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Troubleshooting engineers' software issues, refactoring software to improve capability and performance, and working with computational scientists to integrate new computational technologies into engineering workflows.
- Software development which primarily targets medium to large-scale supercomputing Linux systems as well as workstations. Particular application areas include nuclear reactor physics (radiation transport) and fluid dynamics (turbulence, multiphase flow).
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field; or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field.
Exposure to (or experience commensurate with the job level) in all of the following areas:
- Software design and development workflows and utilities (e.g., unit testing, continuous integration, version control, debugging, profiling, compiler operation/optimization).
- Developing software with both compiled (e.g., C, C , Fortran) and interpreted (e.g., Python) scientific computing languages.
- Working independently as well as in interdisciplinary teams with minimal supervision.
- Publishing (journals, technical reports, etc.) and presenting technical material
Experience in at least one of the following areas:
- Parallel programming and/or running parallel jobs on supercomputing systems.
- Domain knowledge of nuclear reactor physics, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, or solid mechanics.
- Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
- Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
- 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
- Personal & Medical Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
- Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness Program
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Salary information provided is a general guide line only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.
All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.
Fluor Marine Propulsion is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans/Disabilities) committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.
Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC, who operates the Naval Nuclear Laboratory, is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans/Disabilities) and is committed to workforce diversity.
We have a commitment to small business and supplier diversity, including small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned small businesses, veteran-owned small businesses, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses.
Salary : $62,000 - $94,900
