R&D Computer Science
Company: Sandia National Laboratories
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: September 19, 2023
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Job Description:
About SandiaSandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier
science and engineering lab for national security and technology
innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work
in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our
jobs:Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to
security, peace, and freedom worldwideExtraordinary co-workersSome
of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the
worldCareer advancement and enrichment opportunitiesFlexible work
arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every
two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour
days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and
telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)Generous
vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k,
learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed
at creating a solid work/life balance World-changing technologies.
Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: These benefits
vary by job classification.What Your Job Will Be LikeWe are seeking
a computational scientist to develop and execute modeling &
simulation of electron, X-ray, and gamma-ray radiation transport
for Sandia's nuclear deterrence and other missions! You will help
define environmental specifications for our nuclear deterrence
systems and components and predict the reliability of our
engineered technologies in various radiation environment scenarios.
You will model the impacts of radiation effects on materials and/or
electronics used within these technologies, helping to inform
design decisions for adequate component function and resilience.On
any given day, you may be called on to:Implement new features and
algorithms or improve existing functionality while maintaining code
quality to advance our radiation transport codes.Develop models and
perform simulations on world-class high-performance computing
systems to predict the transport of radiation and its effects on
system and component design and qualification.Perform fundamental
research and development around radiation physics and effects on
materials to provide solutions for next-generation
problems.Identify new research ideas and directions, collaborating
with colleagues to write research proposals.Present results at
workshops, conferences, and meetings with sponsors and partners.Due
to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able must
be able to work in-person on the Sandia National Laboratories New
Mexico campus.Qualifications We RequireMasters Degree in
Engineering, Material Science, Applied Math or related STEM field
plus 4 years relevant experience OR PhD in Engineering, Material
Science, Applied Math or a related STEM fieldExperience with
analyses of radiation transport/effects and/or multi-physics
applications.Publication of research results in peer reviewed
journals.Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q
clearance.Qualifications We DesirePhD in Deterministic
TransportExperience with the development, code implementation
and/or application/analyses of either deterministic or Monte Carlo
methods to coupled electron/X-ray particle radiation
transport.Experience with Asymptotic Analysis, Fourier Analysis,
Convergence theory, Iterative and Krylov Methods, or
preconditioners.Experience with parallel code development and/or
execution on high-performance computing architectures using MPI,
OpenMP, Kokkos, and/or GPUs.Scientific computer programming
experience with Modern C++ and/or PythonAbility to work
autonomously, while integrating effectively into a
multidisciplinary team environment.Strong interpersonal and
communication skills, with an ability to team with a diverse group
of backgrounds.About Our TeamThe Radiation Effects Theory
Department (1341) perform theoretical and computational research to
understand the effects caused by ionizing radiation from nuclear
weapons, space environments and other sources, including those
generated by laboratory machines. We develop physical models and
numerical methods for deployment in computer codes that model the
interaction of particle radiation (X-rays, electrons, neutrons,
gammas) with matter. We utilize these and other types of codes to
predict and understand electrical and mechanical radiation effects.
Software quality engineering, software verification methods,
validation to experimental data, and uncertainty quantification are
fundamental to these computational efforts. We support a variety of
customers who are concerned with the effect of radiation on their
systems and components. This team is part of the Radiation,
Electrical and High Energy Density Science (REHEDS) Research
Foundation at Sandia.Posting DurationThis posting will be open for
application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days,
including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend
the posting date at any time.Security ClearanceSandia is required
by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review
that includes checks of personal references, credit, law
enforcement records, and employment/education verifications.
Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a
DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If
you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another
country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be
impacted.Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a
federal background investigation to meet the requirements for
access to classified information or matter if the duties of the
position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or
illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity,
serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can
cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in
the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent
termination of employment.EEOAll qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected
class under state or federal law.NNSA Requirements for MedPEDsIf
you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a
pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or
diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring,
and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if
employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to
comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.If you have a
MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia
National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to
ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the
interview date.
Keywords: Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque , R&D Computer Science , IT / Software / Systems , Albuquerque, New Mexico
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