Scientist, Research Scientist

Description

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a Scientist 2/3 in Los Alamos, NM.

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award‑winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.

The W93 Systems Development and Realization Group (Q-20) is seeking a Scientist 2/3 to lead a team responsible for developing and realizing polymer components of the W93/Mk7. As a Product Realization Team (PRT) Lead, you will work with other PRTs and the W93 Systems Engineering Director to coordinate the efforts of the LANL team designing and developing the polymer components. You will collaborate with colleagues at Production Agencies across the Nuclear Security Enterprise, particularly Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC).

You will ensure the success of the team responsible for planning, managing requirements and interfaces, executing, testing, reporting status, and ultimately delivering a producible, Mark Quality design and product.

This is an opportunity to be part of the first new weapon system program in over 30 years. Q-20, W93/Mk7 Systems Development and Realization Group, defines, develops, and fields the warhead system for the newest Navy sub‑launched ballistic missile weapon program. We support the DoD/Navy SSP and DoE/NNSA customers in defining the mission need and corresponding technical and programmatic requirements. The W93 collaborates closely with Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) and Lockheed Martin Space design agencies, developing the re‑entry system, ensuring safe, secure, & reliable warhead performance and a relevant nuclear deterrent.

Q-20 also incorporates the production agency teams (KCNSC, Pantex, SRS, Y-12, LANL, and SNL) tightly into the design, qualification, and realization processes.

At the Scientist 2 level, you will lead the planning, execution, and status reporting for product realization of the polymer components. You will interface regularly with internal LANL organizations, external production agencies, and external customers to accomplish these activities.

In addition to Scientist 2 activities, a Scientist 3 may perform cross‑cutting work across the several polymer PRTs, coordination with QTE (Qualification, Test, and Evaluation) and requirements evaluation and revision. Additionally, a Scientist 3 will provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior staff supporting these efforts.

• Significant knowledge and experience in one or more technical research and development disciplines. Demonstrated understanding of principles of scientific integrity.
• Significant knowledge and experience in developing and implementing technical research and development projects including the formulation and testing of hypotheses, investigation of alternative solutions, and recommendation of solutions to technical problems.
• Significant knowledge and experience in formulating and presenting results to technical audiences and readerships. Significant knowledge and experience of appropriate safe practices for technical work.
• Solves complex problems with multiple variables. Uses new techniques and unconventional methods when necessary.

• Leadership:
  Demonstrated ability to work, influence, and lead in an R&D team environment consisting of diverse and multi‑talented scientists, engineers, technicians, and operations personnel, including demonstrated ability to successfully mentor early‑career staff.
• Collaboration:
  
  Demonstrated record of developing and leading successful cross‑organizational teams to solve complex problems.
• Engineering Design:
  Thorough knowledge of and demonstrated experience in developing and implementing technical requirements, specifications, plans, reports, and…