Physicist (NWS 00761)

Company: North Wind Group
Location: Livermore
Posted on: February 2, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Physicist (NWS 00761)THIS POSITION IS SHORT TERM, MAX 1000 HOURS PER CALENDAR YEARNorth Wind Services is actively seeking individuals who can contribute to national security within the science, technology, and engineering fields as part of our supplemental labor team at vital federal research and development installations supporting the Department of Energy. NWS has an established history of contributing to the success of their customer's mission. Available employment opportunities may range from administrative and logistical support to advanced technical positions.Qualified applicants must be a US citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy.Successful candidates will be employees of NWS, a premier government contractor charged with employing highly motivated and well-qualified personnel who can advance the missions of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA. Though employed by NWS, the employee will take day-to-day direction from technical personnel employed directly by the research laboratories. Pay, benefits, Human Resource, and Employment Management functions are provided by NWS.The Strategic Deterrence Directorate has an opening in the Design Physics Division for an experienced Physicist to provide guidance and insight at technical meetings. The successful candidate will be relied upon as a technical reviewer of periodic program milestones. With minimal supervision, the successful candidate will mentor new design physicists supporting the program.Essential Duties- Successfully mentor design physics staff and conduct computational analyses.- Support technical analyses as needed within the department.- Provide successful mentorship with multiple physicists of wide-ranging experience levels.- Effectively work with Livermore developed design codes to complete analyses.- Perform all other job duties as assigned.Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities- Ph.D. in Physics or Engineering, or the equivalent of 15+ years of experience supporting weapon design and design physics.- Currently holds an active DOE Q clearance.- Extensive experience with design physics tools and weapon design.- Demonstrated experience mentoring new designers and working in a diverse team environment.- Strong background in assessing primary components of stockpile systems, delivering presentations, and mentoring junior designers.Special RequirementsPre-Placement Medical Exam: A job-related pre-placement medical examination may be required.Pre-employment drug test: External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to pass a post offer, pre-employment drug test.Anticipated Clearance Level: Q(position will be cleared to this level). Applicants selected will be subject to a federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. In addition, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold multiple citizenships (U.S. and another country), you may be required to renounce your non-U.S. citizenship before a DOE L or Q clearance will be processed/granted.North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave, and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people!Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline 1-208-528-8714 for assistance.North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
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