Nuclear Engineer / Physicist

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Nuclear Engineer / PhysicistJob Category:Scientific/AnalyticalRequisition Number:NUCLE005789 Showing 1 locationJob DetailsDescriptionThe Capital Area Division (CAD) of Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc. is looking for an experiencedNuclear Engineer/Physicist.This position provides operational, research, development, and training support along with subject matter expert advice and decision support to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) as part of its 24/7/365 Reachback contract. The DTRA Technical Reachback team?s prime focus is to respond to Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and (high yield) Explosive (CBRNE) related requests for information (RFIs) from the Combatant Commands (COCOMs), Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Joint Staff (JS), Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), first responders, and other local/state/federal agencies. The successful candidate will provide general knowledge and subject matter expertise as a Nuclear Engineer/Physicist in support of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). The candidate will work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary Reachback team. Required tasks include performing complex engineering and scientific analyses and conducting special studies. Development of scientific reports, technical assessments, and independent verification/validation of CBRNE effects models is also required. Each Technical Reachback team member undergoes a rigorous certification process before becoming an active member of the Reachback team. The successful candidate will be team oriented, possess strong multi-tasking abilities, and contribute nuclear physics/engineering expertise to the multi-disciplinary team. The candidate may be involved in consequence management support in areas of threat detection, attribution, protection, and remediation applications. The ideal candidate will use applied knowledge to develop, integrate, test, verify, validate and apply CBRNE software/scenarios based on results of experiments and predicted phenomena based on theoretical and computational methods. Working closely with other engineering groups to define the modeling objectives, the candidate will obtain the required model inputs and outputs, verify and validate results, and develop tailored products for customers. The candidate will review technical work of other scientists and engineers performing modeling projects.Required Qualifications:* Masters Degree in nuclear engineering, physics, or closely related subject area.* Demonstrated ability to work effectively within or lead a team of peers, as well as excellent interpersonal and communications skills.* Ability to communicate complex analyses at a level comprehensible to laymen and senior-level government representatives.* Ability to clearly express in writing technical analysis results and program characterizations.* Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance.* 7+ years of experience in solving DoD engineering/science problems, working research and development, planning, and technical assessments of technologies associated with nuclear CWMD.* 4+ years of experience modeling and analyzing the effects of nuclear weapons* Experience characterizing and assessing consequence management variables associated with nuclear weapons use and radiologically contaminated environments.* Liaison experience between senior government officials and S&T government program managers, working with CWMD RDT&E issues.* Must be a US Citizen.* Expert knowledge and use of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Desired Qualifications:* PhD in nuclear engineering, physics, or closely related subject area.* Military or defense-related experience and an understanding of nuclear weapons effects and nuclear weapons effect modeling and simulation.* Computer programming experience.* Experience effectively devising, utilizing, and communicating methodological approaches to complex problem sets.* Familiarity working with nuclear-related and S&T analytic centers within the DOD, IC and/or Interagency (USANCA, DIA/DCP, NASIC, DOE).* Active Secret, TS, or TS/SCI clearance.COMPANY INFORMATION:Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 1000 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics. At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership spawns greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company?s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, ?Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit? sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at . Please apply at for the Nuclear Physicist/Engineer position. EOE/M/F/Disabled/VeteranQualificationsSkillsBehaviorsRequiredTeam Player:Works well as a member of a groupLeader:Inspires teammates to follow themFunctional Expert:Considered a thought leader on a subjectDetail Oriented:Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done wellDedicated:Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity:MotivationsRequiredSelf-Starter:Inspired to perform without outside helpAbility to Make an Impact:Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization:EducationRequiredMasters or better in Nuclear Engineering or related field.ExperienceRequired4-10 years:Relevant work experienceLicenses & CertificationsEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor?s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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