High Performance Computing Software Engineer (Scientist 2)

About the Role

The Eulerian Codes Group (XCP-2) is looking for exceptional candidates to develop and optimize cutting-edge algorithms for massively parallel multi-physics codes on heterogeneous high-performance computing platforms. XCP-2 staff span a wide range of computational physics disciplines including software engineering, numerical fluid and solid mechanics, materials science, radiation hydrodynamics, plasma physics, turbulence, magnetohydrodynamics, high explosives, nuclear physics and engineering, and neutral and charged particle transport.

The duties of our well-compensated professionals include research and development of applied physics and engineering models, the implementation of these methods into production codes using excellent software development practices, the testing and validation of these methods, and the education and support of users as they adopt these methods.

Responsibilities

• Research and development of applied physics and engineering models.
• Implementation of methods into production codes using modern software development practices.
• Testing and validation of numerical methods.
• Education and support of users adopting these methods.
• Mentoring students, postdocs, and/or more junior staff.

Requirements

Technical Knowledge

• Demonstrated professional knowledge in software modernization and performance optimization.

High Performance Computing

• Demonstrated experience with massively parallel numerical development and simulation.
• Experience deploying numerical algorithms to heterogeneous computing architectures.

Software Engineering & Design

• Recognized proficiency with modern C++.
• Experience in Fortran and C languages, and development of multi-physics scientific codes (preferred).
• Experience with software engineering practices and user support (preferred).

Collaboration

• Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn new skills and flexibility in work assignments.
• Professional conduct in interactions with co-workers and supervisors.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field from an accredited college and university and 4 years of related experience, or equivalent experience directly related to the occupation.

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in applied mathematics, physics, engineering, or related field.
• DOE Q Clearance.
• Expertise in C++ template metaprogramming and compile-time programming techniques, along with C++ standards knowledge (preferred).
• Experience with LANL's mission and research environment, including impact on programmatic deliverables for the nuclear weapons program (preferred).

Work Location

This position is onsite in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service (1 year for this position) in their current role to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory.

Benefits

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with a 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).

Clearance

This position requires a Q clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation. 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.

Note: Due to federal restrictions, citizens of the People's Republic of China (including Hong Kong and Macau), the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, including Los Alamos National Laboratory.