Mid-Level Physicist

Arcfield; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcfield in Colorado Springs seeks a physicist to perform scientific analysis and computational modeling of fratricide, normal, hostile, and intrinsic radiation environments affecting Navy systems and personnel.

The role spans radiation transport, H&V, EMP calculations, and testing planning, using MCNP/Attila and programming in C++/Python. You will develop documentation, deliver presentations, and interface directly with the customer.

Qualifications

• BS in Physics or Nuclear Eng with 5–7 yrs; MS 3–5 yrs; PhD 0–2 yrs; advanced degree preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance.
• Experience in experimental design, execution, and modeling.
• Experience selecting physical models for formal analysis of physical systems.
• Experience writing technical reports and presenting to SMEs and government customers.

Responsibilities

• Assist the customer in system planning, requirement definition, assessment, and qualification of current and future Navy weapon systems.
• Develop technical documentation and briefings.
• Develop and maintain software code as deliverables to the Navy.
• Develop technical reports capturing assumptions, inputs, outputs, and results.
• Develop and deliver presentations.
• Interface directly with the customer.
• Travel for meetings and customer interactions as required.
• Contribute to team efforts in fratricide, normal, hostile, and intrinsic environment studies of applicable systems.
• Perform radiation transport calculations of free-field and internal dose levels in Navy systems.
• Perform intrinsic radiation studies for personnel safety.
• Compare and correlate radiation modeling results with experimental data.
• Perform Verification & Validation of simulation models and results.
• Assist in test planning and execution at radiation, electrical, and mechanical above ground test facilities.
• Work with software engineers to implement physics-based analysis models into maintainable software programs.

Skills

Top Secret Clearance

Scientific computing

Communicating results

Independent work

Education

BS in Physics or Nuclear Engineering

MS in Physics or Nuclear Eng (preferred)

PhD (preferred)

Tools

MCNP

Attila

C++

Python

Fortran

Job description

Responsibilities

The physicist will perform scientific analysis and computational modeling to evaluate fratricide, normal, hostile, and intrinsic radiation environments and their effect on the SWS, as well as on personnel. The successful candidate will perform a wide range of tasks spanning radiation transport calculations, Hardening and Vulnerability (H&V) calculations, Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) calculations, hostile nuclear environment definition, and planning and assessment of radiation/electrical/mechanical testing. Position will require the use of scientific and engineering simulation software, in particular radiation transport codes (e.g., MCNP, Attila, etc.), as well as with object-oriented programming languages (e.g., C++, Python, etc.).

This position will be responsible for the following:

• Assist the customer in system planning, requirement definition, assessment, and qualification of current and future Navy weapon systems.
• Develop technical documentation and briefings.
• Develop and maintain software code as deliverables to the Navy.
• Develop technical reports capturing assumptions, inputs, outputs, and results.
• Develop and deliver presentations.
• Interface directly with the customer.
• Travel for meetings and customer interactions as required.
• Contribute to team efforts in the completion of fratricide, normal, hostile, and intrinsic environment studies of applicable systems.
• Perform radiation transport calculations of free-field and internal dose levels in Navy systems.
• Perform intrinsic radiation studies for personnel safety.
• Compare and correlate radiation modeling results with experimental data.
• Perform Verification & Validation of simulation models and results.
• Assist in test planning and execution at radiation, electrical, and mechanical above ground test facilities.
• Work with software engineers to implement physics-based analysis models into maintainable software programs.

Required:

• Minimum requirement is a BS Degree in Physics or Nuclear Engineering (or other related STEM fields) with 5-7 years of experience; MS with 3-5 years of experience; or PhD with 0-2 years of experience. An advanced degree is preferred and applicants with advanced degrees will be given preference.
• Must BE ABLE TO OBTAIN and maintain a Top Secret Clearance.
• Experience in experimental design, execution, and modeling.
• Experience choosing and applying physical models in the formal analysis of physical systems.
• Experience in writing technical reports or articles.
• Experience presenting results to technical SMEs and government customers of various backgrounds and education levels.

Desired:

• A PhD in Physics or Nuclear Engineering (or other related STEM fields).
• Radiation transport experience (neutron, photon, electron)
• Experience with any of the following computational tools: C++, Fortran, or Python, MCNP, Attila.
• Ability to create unique code-to-code interfaces along with post processing routines for model response analyses.
• Ability to lead a team of motivated and highly skilled engineers and scientists.
• Experience with industry leading verification and validation practices, model uncertainty quantification, industry standard design of experiment processes, and application of statistical analysis of experimental data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and manage detailed tasks.
• Comfortable working independently or on a team.
• Knowledge of object-oriented design.
• Experience with strategic weapon systems.

Equal Pay Act

This is the projected compensation range for this position. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Arcfield invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Arcfield ’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.Min: $91,706.25Max: $159,459.38

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.