B61 Polymers and Materials System Scientist; Scientist

Job Title:

B61 Polymers and Materials System Scientist (Scientist
2)

Location:

Los Alamos, NM, US

Organization: W-1/B61 Systems Engineering

Salary: $106,400 - $176,000

The B61 Systems Engineering Group is responsible for ensuring the continued safety, performance, and reliability of the B61 nuclear package from deployment through dismantlement. The group supports multiple phases of the nuclear weapon's life cycle, from feasibility studies through retirement. W-1 also serves as the Laboratory's coordinator for all B61 bomb external programmatic leadership activities involving the National Nuclear Security Administration, Sandia National Laboratories, the U.S. Air Force, and the Department of Defense/War.

As a Polymer and Materials system scientist in W-1, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Works closely with the lead Polymer and Materials Component Engineer to be part of a small team responsible for the technical interface between W-1 and the production agency, surveillance engineers, and physics communities.
• Helps lead and coordinate technical projects associated with B61 polymers/materials and report results to LANL management.
• Evaluates input to the Annual Assessment Reports with respect to polymer and material health.
• Attends technical meetings and discussions on behalf of the B61 Systems Engineering Group.
• Leads efforts to address potential knowledge gaps within these materials and evaluates and prioritizes new evaluation tools.
• Communicates and works interdependently with personnel involved in the evaluation of polymers and materials at LANL, including W-9 system surveillance engineers, weapon system engineers, MST Division, C-division, Q-division, primary physicists, and W-Division management.
• Contributes as a technical advisor for B61 PSFN/SFN/SFIs associated with polymers and materials.
• Serves as a technical lead for B61-13 production and contributes to B61-13 AUR full rate production.
• Resolves process related issues at Pantex and/or KCNSC related to polymers and materials.
• Collaborates and coordinates with MST and C-division on material related issues.
• Contributes to B61 Weapons Systems FMEA and collaborates with other Weapons Systems groups on topics relating to materials projects.
• Supports Primary Mod 12/13 PRTs as necessary.
• Some moderate travel may be required to the various production agencies.

Minimum

Job Requirements:

Weapon Engineering Experience

Knowledge of engineering and material science principles and practices. Experience with materials used in LANL weapons designs and methods used for characterization of these materials.

Technical Leadership

Demonstrated ability in contributing to the completion of projects, establishing project plans, assigning tasks to team members, and reporting progress and meeting milestones. Proven ability to reach milestones and produce deliverables while remaining within budget constraints. Demonstrated ability to interact with internal and external customers, and ability to work on multiple projects within a given time.

Problem Solving

Demonstrated ability to generate and apply innovative approaches to solve complex problems. Proven record of achievements in a technical field.

Communication and Teamwork

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and through written documentation. Experience in communicating with coworkers, managers, and customers. Proven record of working effectively as a team member.

Education/

Experience:

Position requires a bachelor's degree in a STEM field from an accredited institution and 4 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

• General knowledge of the engineering authorization system and document management systems.
• Experience in technical report writing.
• Working knowledge of practices related to working with Special Nuclear Material, classified documents and parts.
• Current or previous experience as a derivative classifier.
• Ph.D. in related field is preferred.

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the…