High Explosive Modeler - Staff Scientist

About the role

This position is in the Reaction Dynamics Group within the Energetic Materials & Design (EMD) section of the Materials Science Division supporting the Energetic Materials Center (EMC).

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced high explosive detonation models based on fundamental chemical and physical mechanisms.
• Interact with experimental groups and incorporate information from advanced experiments into current and developmental high explosives models to improve model fidelity.
• Systematically validate models against a suite of experimental data.
• Develop uncertainty quantification methods based on utilizing statistical approaches and/or machine learning.
• Provide solutions and creative approaches to ensure project needs are addressed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Contribute to project/program milestone completion and provide solutions to complex problems that may not be well defined.
• Interact with the physics and engineering design staff and other users to support responsive model development and insertion options.

Requirements

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
• PhD. in chemistry, physics, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Knowledge of shock wave physics, physical and chemical kinetics, statistical and thermodynamic methods.
• Familiarity with scientific programming, code development practices, and proficiency in one or more high-level programming/scripting languages.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills necessary to deliver presentations and prepare written reports, explain technical information.
• Advanced interpersonal skills necessary to interact with a diverse set of scientists, engineers, and other technical and administrative staff.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in detonation physics and energetic materials modeling.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical projects and a strong track record mentoring scientific staff.
• Strong track record of publications and/or technical reporting.

Qualifications We Desire

• Experience working in energetic materials research at a Department of Energy (DOE) and/or Department of Defense (DoD) facility or equivalent with stringent safety and security policies.
• Knowledge of supercomputer applications in material modeling and energetic materials research.
• Knowledge of machine learning techniques applicable to material model development and/or complex hydrodynamic simulations.

Benefits

Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)

Pay

Annually: - $175,530 - $267,060 for the SES.4 job level - $175,530 - $222,564 for the SES.3 job level

Schedule

Hybrid schedule, which includes the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week, after a probationary period.

Skills

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.

Benefits

Includes the following benefits: - 401(k) - Relocation Assistance - Education Reimbursement Program - Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.