Explosive-Physics Computational Scientist (HPC)

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO or high‑deductible medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Free basic life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedules

Onsite gyms and wellness programs

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks exceptional candidates for a role focused on developing and implementing high-explosives models as part of the Advanced Scientific Computing Program.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, with expertise in computational modeling and programming in languages like Fortran and C++. Candidates must possess strong teamwork and communication skills, as well as the ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated professional knowledge and experience in computational modeling of high explosives.
• Proficiency with modern Fortran, C, or C++. Experience in multi-physics scientific codes.
• Ability to function effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement high-explosives models.
• Test and validate developed methods.
• Educate users on the adopted methodologies.

Skills

Computational modeling

Software Engineering

Team collaboration

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Tools

Fortran

C

C++

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks exceptional candidates for a role focused on developing and implementing high-explosives models as part of the Advanced Scientific Computing Program.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, with expertise in computational modeling and programming in languages like Fortran and C++. Candidates must possess strong teamwork and communication skills, as well as the ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance.