Scientist I/II - North Las Vegas, NV, United States

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Mission Support and Test Services LLC manages the Nevada National Security Site for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration Our MISSION is to help ensure the security of the United States by providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations engineering education field integration services with premier facilities capabilities below ground on the ground in the air Our VISION is to be user site of choice for large-scale high-hazard national security experimentation We are seeking outstanding scientists at various career stages Scientist I Scientist II to work with our team supporting installation commissioning technical maturation Scorpius linear induction accelerator Scientists will contribute advancing pulsed accelerator beam transport x-ray source performance Responsibilities span experimental activities diagnostics developments modeling simulations data analysis cross-disciplinary collaboration teams DOE environment Successful candidates will work within a collaboration between agencies preparing accelerator experiments solving challenges improving performance physics understanding Key Responsibilities include contributing solutions problems issues limited scope basic complexity applying academic knowledge developing good habits Design execute analyze experiments develop commission operate diagnostics build validate models integrate controls author test plans procedures reports present results program leadership external partners Work safety follow procedures instructions Collaborate across teams Controls solid state pulse power alignments targets operations Scientist I Role Expectations include executing well-scoped tasks under mentorship growing project ownership within months Contributes solutions problems issues limited scope basic complexity Defines specifications procurements initiates purchase requests Follows established technical procedures instructions Assists compiling summarizing scientific data Utilizes technology solutions experimental operational needs Consistently practices Work Planning Control participates pre-job briefings wears required PPE exercises stop-work authority promptly reports near-misses Scientist II Role Expectations include owning experimental modeling packages mentoring juniors contributes hazard analysis test readiness reviews Assists researching compiling analyzing scientific data Participates developing field programs prepares designs strategies proposals Implements uses technology solutions both experimental operational needs Own focused Machine Learning use case clear success metrics Lead pre-job briefs small tests author update Job Hazard Analysis verify LOTO controls capture lessons learned after activities Qualifications include Bachelor degree calculus-based STEM field post-degree experience graduate research experience may recognized Highly Desired includes two plus years coursework project experience least one accelerator physics HV pulsed power vacuum systems radiation detection plasma physics optical diagnostics Proficiency Python data analysis Strong lab skills ability follow procedures write clear test notes Desired includes exposure LIAs electron beamlines familiarity EPICS LabVIEW Hand-on optical plasma diagnostics vacuum hardware Safety awareness HV radiological work Additional Information includes primary location Losee Road facility North Las Vegas frequent visits Nevada National Security Site forward areas approximately miles from North Las Vegas Work schedule position Monday – Thursday subject change Pre-placement physical examination drug screen required MSTS maintains substance abuse policy random drug testing Must possess valid driver license MSTS requires DOE directive conduct pre-employment drug test background review personal references credit law enforcement records employment education verifications Applicants offered employment MSTS subject federal background investigation classified information matter duties position require DOE security clearance Substance abuse illegal drug use falsification information criminal activity serious misconduct indicators untrustworthiness cause clearance denied terminated resulting inability perform duties subsequent termination employment In addition Applicants employment must obtain maintain DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S citizenship least years age Reference DOE Order 472.2 Personnel Security If you hold more than one citizenship i.e US another country your ability obtain security clearance may impacted Department Energy Q Clearance position cleared level Reviews tests absence illegal drug defined CFR Part Workplace Substance Abuse Programs Sites conducted Applicant selected subject federal background investigation participate reinvestigations meet eligibility requirements access classified matters successful completion counterintelligence evaluation including counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination may also required Reference CFR Part Counterintelligence Evaluation Program MSTS Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants receive consideration employment regard race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin disability veteran status other characteristics protected law MSTS background screening drug-free workplace Annual salary range this position included

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