Non-Destructive Assay (NDA) Physicist

Safariland; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance and AD&D

Disability insurance

Wellness program

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Work-life balance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Safariland in Santa Fe, NM is seeking a Physicist to identify and develop radiation detection instrumentation and NDA techniques, while supporting the extension of existing methods. The role carries responsibility for safety and quality, with work performed under minimal supervision.

You will oversee NDA measurement, qualification, calibration, data review, and algorithm development for PSC systems, while mentoring technical specialists and operators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in physical science or engineering, plus a minimum five years NDA experience or ten years NDA field experience.
• Expertise in one or more NDA techniques and their application.
• Demonstrated experience in an experimental or production environment.
• Recognized in the NDA field on a local or facility basis.
• Knowledge of physics, chemistry, statistics, electronics, engineering, health physics, QA and nuclear safety.

Responsibilities

• Comply with PSC values, policies, procedures and work instructions.
• Support QA and ISO 9001 compliance across activities.
• Expert technical data review (ETR).
• Nondestructive Assay measurement oversight.
• Perform routine instrument qualification, calibration, and validation.
• Review and approve measurement control data.
• Provide NDA consultation to facility departments.
• Develop algorithms for PSC systems and interface with software to implement and debug.
• Write and publish technical papers related to PSC systems.
• Plan, document, conduct, and supervise system testing.

Skills

Nondestructive assay (NDA) techniques

Experimental/production environment

Technical data analysis

Written and verbal communication

MS Office

Programming (general)

Statistics

Health physics

Quality assurance

Nuclear safety

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in physical science or engineering

Tools

MCNP code

PSC analytic software

ISO-Cart

Germanium detectors knowledge

Excel

Job description

Summary

Identifies and develops radiation detection instrumentation/techniques with emphasis in nondestructive assay (NDA). Responsible for developing techniques for new instrumentation as well as supporting the extension of existing techniques. Works under minimal supervision, refers exceptional problems to management. A Physicist is accountable for adhering to all safety and quality requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Comply with all PSC values, policies, procedures and work instructions.
• Support all aspects of compliance with applicable Quality Assurance requirements and ISO 9001.
• Expert technical data review (ETR).
• Nondestructive Assay (NDA) measurement oversight.
• Perform routine instrument qualification, calibration, and validation.
• Review and approve measurement control data.
• Provide consulting on NDA matters to various facility departments.
• Simulate physical experiments with MCNP code for radiation measures and detection.
• Analyze results of experiments to determine feasibility of accurate or improved detection.
• Document experimental procedures, assumptions, and results for internal use.
• Develop algorithms for PSC systems and interface with software to implement and debug.
• Write and review system technical basis documents and measurement test plans.
• Write and publish technical papers related to PSC systems.
• Apply mathematical methods to analyze and solve physical problems.
• Plan, document, conduct, and supervise system testing.
• Remain knowledgeable of current and future technologies appropriate to current job activities.
• Mentor technical specialists and operators.
• Perform other duties as assigned and/or required.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in physical science or engineering, plus a minimum of five years of NDA experience; or ten years of experience in the NDA field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated relevant experience in an experimental and/or production environment.
• Expertise in one or more NDA techniques and their application.
• Recognized in NDA field on a local or facility basis.
• Knowledge areas covering physics, chemistry, statistics, electronics, engineering, health physics, quality assurance, and nuclear safety.

Additional Technical Requirements

• Understanding of NDA methods contained in ASTM test methods C-1030, C-1133, C-1207, C-1221, C-1268, C-1316, Guide C-1455, and C-1458.
• Effective technical problem solving techniques.
• Computer literacy skills including MS Office, programming language, and spreadsheet software.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Qualified in accordance with ASTM C-1490-04 "Standard Guide for the Selection, Training and Qualification of Nondestructive Assay (NDA) Personnel".
• Maintain up-to-date training on in-situ measurements using germanium detectors, programs isotopic, and ISO-Cart, and PSC analytic software.
• Ability to work independently and bring projects to satisfactory conclusion on time.
• Ability to perform additional tasks/assignments as needed to meet departmental/organizational goals.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employer paid life insurance and AD&D.
• Employer paid disability.
• Wellness program.
• Adoption assistance.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Work‑life balance.
• Paid time off (PTO), sick leave and paid holidays in accordance with relevant state law and company policies.

Equality and Accommodations

The Safariland Group believes in the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative actions in accordance with applicable law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. All employment decisions are based solely on job qualifications.