NEN-Undergraduate Student

Advanced Nuclear Technology (NEN-2) answers crucial questions for US nuclear weapons, foreign nuclear threats, nuclear energy, and nuclear criticality safety through unique experimental and measurement expertise and facilities. We are seeking undergraduate students interested in nuclear science/engineering related careers who want to make an impact in one or more areas of our Global Security mission.

Ideal candidates will take an active role in engineering and instrumentation support for subcritical and critical experiment design and analysis. The students will participate across multiple teams and be exposed to various aspects of the nuclear data pipeline, including travel for activities at the Nuclear Criticality Experimental Research Center (NCERC) located at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS). Locally, this will include attending group meetings within NEN-2 and attending seminars given internally by other groups at the laboratory.

Technical

Experience:

Demonstrated knowledge and skills in science or engineering while pursuing an science or engineering degree. Specific knowledge and experience in reactor physics and neutron transport codes.

Communications:
Demonstrated ability to communicate (verbal and written) well in a professional scientific context. Standard business tools including Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe.

Teamwork:
Experience working in a team environment

Education/

Experience:

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's of Science degree (or recent graduate) in a science or engineering field with an overall GPA of 2.75 (out of 4.0) or higher from an accredited science or engineering undergraduate program. Currently enrolled (12 semester credit hours or full-time equivalent) in an accredited undergraduate degree-granting program (or international equivalent)
Must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent). Entering first-year students must provide documentation indicating matriculation into an accredited undergraduate degree program.

• Familiarity with Python or other programming languages
• Knowledge or experience in nuclear reactor design, nuclear nonproliferation, or design of radiation detection systems Practical/ Hands-on system design experience.
• Experience in MCNP and nuclear data processing codes
• Ability to obtain a Q Clearance. Obtaining a Q clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

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

Cover Letter:
In addition to the resume or CV, you must include a cover letter addressing each of the minimum job requirements and desired skills.

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.

The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use…