NEN Graduate Student

What You Will Do

Help support our National Security Mission and discover why we attract the best minds in the world! The Safeguards Science and Technology organization's purpose is to defend against state-actor misuse of nuclear materials by developing and testing new technologies for domestic and international safeguards and providing training for the safeguard's community. We are seeking graduate students interested in nuclear science/engineering related careers who want to make an impact in one or more areas of our Global Security mission.

The group accomplishes this mission by fostering a work environment that encourages creative problem-solving, teamwork, and passion for the mission while allowing flexibility in the work assignment.

What You Need

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in science or engineering, including computer science while pursuing a science or engineering degree
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (verbal and written) well in a professional scientific context and commitment to achieving results in a complex social and organizational setting
• Experience working in a team environment
• Record of fostering a mutually respectful and inclusive work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment
• Currently enrolled in an accredited graduate degree program in a science or engineering discipline with an overall GPA of 3.2 (out of 4.0) or higher
• Must be enrolled in at least 6 semester credit hours (or full-time equivalent)
• Students preparing to begin a graduate program of study must provide documentation indicating matriculation into an appropriate degree program

Desired Qualifications

• Experience or advanced course work in nuclear nonproliferation, design of radiation detection systems or nuclear reactor design
• Ability to obtain a Q Clearance
• Experience with RFID software platforms, hardware setup, system integration, and troubleshooting for both passive UHF and active UWB systems
• Computer programming (Python, C++, Java, C#, etc) in support of scientific/engineering applications and creating/managing databases (SQL or similar)
• Familiarity with ANSYS software, specifically with the ANSYS HFSS (high frequency structure simulations)
• Working knowledge of MCNP (Monte Carlo N-Particle) code for conducting particle transport simulations of neutrons, electrons, and/or photons

Essential Job Functions

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

Where You Will Work

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.

Additional Details

• Directive 206.2 - 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.