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North 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 Weapon Simulation and Computing (WSC) Program for a Computational Physicist to mentor and advise early-career scientists in advancing state-of-the-art physics simulation capabilities. Applications may include inertial confinement fusion, high-energy density physics, nuclear/conventional weapons, or nuclear counterterrorism. Our projects span the range from smaller, focused research codes/modules to multi-physics, multi-application production codes. The successful candidate will work with physicists, programmers, technicians, and developers.
The successful candidate will be required to pass various on-site training modules to pursue work assignments.
Essential Duties
- Build simulation tools using modern software practices as a team.
- Develop models and algorithms to support physics capabilities for a diverse application space.
- Support users of simulation tools as well as supporting the WSC WPD and SD PAD Mission.
- Support Hulhraum Wall Heating project through development of x-ray detector simulation capability useful to range of design codes.
- Mentor early-career scientists.
- Support the Splash Application including helping optimize performance of new holhraum deck and Minikin.
- Improve national security through the development of simulation codes for computing architectures.
- Update applications frequently to meet the needs of the program's missions.
- Perform all other job duties as assigned.
Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- PhD or equivalent level of proficiency in physics, mathematics, engineering or a related field.
- Expert level experience in development of r-ray detector simulation capabilities.
- Senior level expertise in pF3D, Holhraum Wall Heating and Splash App.
- Advanced knowledge of physics, mathematics, engineering, or a related field.
- Significant professional programming experience.
- Experience in leading, mentoring, and/or collaborating within teams.
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills and a demonstrated record of delivering top-quality research in relevant areas of science and engineering.
Special Requirements
Pre-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.
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! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.
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 on the basis of disability.
North 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 Weapon Simulation and Computing (WSC) Program for a Computational Physicist to mentor and advise early-career scientists in advancing state-of-the-art physics simulation capabilities. Applications may include inertial confinement fusion, high-energy density physics, nuclear/conventional weapons, or nuclear counterterrorism. Our projects span the range from smaller, focused research codes/modules to multi-physics, multi-application production codes. The successful candidate will work with physicists, programmers, technicians, and developers.
The successful candidate will be required to pass various on-site training modules to pursue work assignments.
Essential Duties
- Build simulation tools using modern software practices as a team.
- Develop models and algorithms to support physics capabilities for a diverse application space.
- Support users of simulation tools as well as supporting the WSC WPD and SD PAD Mission.
- Support Hulhraum Wall Heating project through development of x-ray detector simulation capability useful to range of design codes.
- Mentor early-career scientists.
- Support the Splash Application including helping optimize performance of new holhraum deck and Minikin.
- Improve national security through the development of simulation codes for computing architectures.
- Update applications frequently to meet the needs of the program's missions.
- Perform all other job duties as assigned.
Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- PhD or equivalent level of proficiency in physics, mathematics, engineering or a related field.
- Expert level experience in development of r-ray detector simulation capabilities.
- Senior level expertise in pF3D, Holhraum Wall Heating and Splash App.
- Advanced knowledge of physics, mathematics, engineering, or a related field.
- Significant professional programming experience.
- Experience in leading, mentoring, and/or collaborating within teams.
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills and a demonstrated record of delivering top-quality research in relevant areas of science and engineering.
Special Requirements
Pre-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.
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! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.
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 on the basis of disability.
