Nuclear Scientist/Engineer

Bering-Alaka'ina Holdings, LLC; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is seeking a Nuclear Scientist/Engineer to support our government customer at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. The role requires expertise in nuclear weapon design, modeling, and related topics across DoD/DOE partners, with responsibilities spanning rapid assessments and high-level reports. Candidates must be a U.S.

citizen with the ability to obtain SCI clearance. The position involves engagement with multiple U.S.

Qualifications

• Masters in one of: Nuclear Engineering, Physics (Nuclear or Applied), Medical Physics/Radiological Health, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
• PhD in one of: Nuclear Engineering, Physics (Nuclear or Applied), Medical Physics/Radiological Health, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
• Five+ years of experience in nuclear weapons design, nuclear power, and/or radiological/nuclear systems
• Understanding of fundamental nuclear concepts in modern weapons and energy production
• Strong research background with advanced analytical techniques
• Understanding of nuclear weapon effects and phenomena
• Understanding of related nuclear modeling including hydrocodes and prompt radiation
• Ability to author technical reports for broader community use and to present data to leaders

Responsibilities

• Contribute to projects from unclassified to TS/SCI levels as the primary nuclear weapon physics technical specialist
• Collaborate with DTRA, DoD/DOE partners, external agencies, and IC entities to deliver quick response technical assessments
• Serve as first author on classified technical reports
• Provide graduate-level nuclear weapon design knowledge on demand
• Preserve institutional knowledge and support mission requirements
• Establish relationships with domestic and international partners (e.g., AWE)
• Mentor junior staff and develop structured approaches in dynamic environments
• Provide expert analysis on nuclear weapons physics and related topics as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Nuclear weapons design

Nuclear engineering

Hydrocodes

Radiation effects

Technical reporting

Presentation skills

Education

Master's in Nuclear Engineering

PhD in Nuclear Engineering / Physics

Job description

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is looking for a Nuclear Scientist/Engineerto support our government customer located at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico.

This position requires a broad and general background in Nuclear Engineering or Science related to nuclear weapon design and modeling, nuclear energy and power production, and modern NW subject matter expertise. The primary mission of the Defense Threat Reduction Information Analysis Center (DTRIAC) is to provide timely electronic access to all nuclear weapons test data, legacy and current, to U.S. government programs supporting U.S. nuclear deterrent missions. DTRIAC maintains a repository of 10s of millions of invaluable resources and items from modern day all the way back to The Manhattan Project. The DTRIAC’s Technical Information Analysis Center (IAC) is looking for this position to serve as the nuclear weapon physics expert responsible for providing technical research and information on both historical and current stockpile systems to meet the research and modeling needs of the Department of War (DOW), Department of Energy (DOE), and Intelligence Community (IC).

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute to project efforts from unclassified to TS/SCI levels as the primary nuclear weapon physics technical specialist, partnering with DTRA-RD and DTRA -NE, external agencies, and IC entities to produce quick response technical assessments and courses of action
• Collaborate extensively with DOW and DOE organizations including Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, Air Force Technical Analysis Center, Defense Intelligence Agency, Institute for Defense Analysis, Johns Hopkins Advanced Physics Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratories, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and NNSA-NA10
• Function as first author on classified technical reports
• Provide graduate level nuclear weapon design fundamentals requested
• Steward institutional knowledge preservation and accessibility for ongoing mission requirements
• Establish professional relationships with domestic and international partners including United Kingdom Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE)
• Mentor junior staff members from diverse backgrounds and develop structured approaches in dynamic work environments
• Provide expert analysis on nuclear weapons physics as well as a myriad of other topics to potentially include: Nuclear effects, prompt radiation, delivery systems, boutique weapons, nuclear propulsion and energy, decontamination, EMP, HEMP, HANE, thermal radiation, and ionizing radiation
• Other duties as assigned.

Expected Travel: 5-10% domestic and international as mission requires

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

Masters of Science in one of the following areas:

• Nuclear Engineering, Physics (Nuclear or Applied), Medical Physics/Radiological Health, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering

PhD in one of the following areas:

• Nuclear Engineering, Physics (Nuclear or Applied), Medical Physics/Radiological Health, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Five plus (5+) years of experience in the nuclear weapons design, nuclear power, and/or general radiological/nuclear systems
• Understanding of fundamental nuclear concepts deployed in modern nuclear weapons and sub-systems, nuclear energy production, and related material/chemical processes
• Strong background in research and development with advanced analytical techniques
• Understanding of nuclear weapon effects and phenomena
• Understanding of related nuclear modeling including hydrocodes, prompt radiation, and human effects
• Ability to create and co-author technical reports for broader community use and advancement
• Ability to present existing or derived technical data to large scientific bodies and/or senior US government leaders

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Broad knowledge of Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) and Combatant Commands (COCOMs)
• Broad technical knowledge of US and Foreign nuclear weapon development history
• Existing contacts and relationships with defense community and partners in this sector to draw upon
• Modeling and simulation or code creation of advanced phenomena including radiation effects, weapon optimization for various environments, and human/medical nuclear health effects
• Detailed understanding of US classification protocols related to this sector
• Experience with large databases, to include locating data, organizing data structures and ontology, and classifying data securly

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Active DOD TS or DOE Q
• Ability to obtain SCI Clearnce or other special categories/caveats as required

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process. We E-Verify all employees.

As a part of BSNC, Bering- Alakaina Holdings gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job. Qualified job candidates will generally be considered in the following order: BSNC shareholders, descendants, shareholder spouses, current employees, and outside candidates. The BSNC Shareholder Development department tracks and monitors the implementation of the Shareholder Hire Preference across its operations.

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Alaska Native Corporation (ACN)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses and includes Ke`aki Technologies, LLC; Laulima Government Solutions, LLC; Kūpono Government Services, LLC; Kapili Services, LLC; Po`okela Solutions, LLC; Kīkaha Solutions, LLC;and Pololei Solutions, LLC.

For additional information, please visit www.beringalakaina.com

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