R&D Scientific Software Developer - Scientist 1

About the role

Join the best and brightest minds in the world at one of the most innovative and creative multidisciplinary research institutions engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security; the work we do at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) matters to our country and the world. We are looking for outstanding candidates in the field of computer science, electrical engineering, or related fields with a strong aptitude in application development.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of user-friendly R&D software capabilities for advanced decision support and analysis on the cutting edge to solve constantly evolving, emergent national security challenges.
• Work in a collaborative environment across different disciplines and demonstrate the ability to pivot across a variety of research areas.
• Facilitate the application of trusted, cutting-edge modeling, simulation, and data-driven intelligence capabilities backed by rigorous engineering and validation to enable rapid, evidence-based decision-making for critical national and global security challenges.
• Collaborate with other laboratories on multi-lab projects, focusing on topics such as phase unbalanced power system modeling, control and optimization of transmission and distribution networks under uncertainty, design of resilient networks, and/or analysis of interdependent networks.

Requirements

• Programming experience in Python and MATLAB.
• Experience with collaborative software development and related tools (e.g., git).
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative and multi-disciplinary scientific environment.
• Demonstrated dedication to continuous learning and a high level of self-motivation and independence.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written skills.
• Ability to obtain a DOE Q and SCI security clearances, which generally requires U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university and 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
• Desired: Programming experience in multiple languages (e.g., Julia, Rust, Java, C/C++, R, Javascript, and/or Typescript), in addition to the minimum required programming experience.
• Experience with front-end web and/or application development.
• Experience with high-performance computing, cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, AWS, etc.
• Experience developing APIs and data schemas for software communication.
• Experience in electric power transmission, distribution, and/or microgrid modeling.
• Experience formulating and solving mathematical optimization problems and background in disciplines such as optimization and control theory.
• An M.S. in electrical engineering, computer science or a related field within the past 5 years.

Skills

• Programming in multiple languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB, Julia, Rust, Java, C/C++, R, Javascript, and/or Typescript).
• Experience with front-end web and/or application development.
• Experience with high-performance computing, cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, AWS, etc.
• Experience developing APIs and data schemas for software communication.
• Experience in electric power transmission, distribution, and/or microgrid modeling.
• Experience formulating and solving mathematical optimization problems and background in disciplines such as optimization and control theory.

Benefits

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), and more.

Pay

Salary range: $80,000 - $120,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week.

Contact Information

To apply, please use the "apply now" button below. Include a cover letter describing your experience and research interests and a resume. If possible, please include a link to samples of code you have written.