Senior Principal R&D Physicist, High-Energy Density

AMERICAN VACUUM SOCIETY INC; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 118,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking a R&D S&E in Physics to plan, conduct, and publish high-impact research for sponsors and customers. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop new methodologies and technologies for national security applications, with onsite work required.

The role emphasizes independent and collaborative research, leadership in project activities, and dissemination through conferences and peer-reviewed journals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline with 5+ years of directly relevant research and development experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conceive, and conduct research and development for Sandia's customers and sponsors.
• Collaborate as part of an integrated team to plan research and analyze data and develop new methodologies.
• Direct systematic study toward understanding phenomena and develop new approaches to achieve goals.
• Publish findings and interact with the academic community.
• Initiate, design, develop, execute, and evaluate new processes, products, or systems.

Skills

Research planning

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Graduate degree in Physics or related field

Tools

X-ray diagnostics

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking a R&D S&E in Physics to plan, conduct, and publish high-impact research for sponsors and customers. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop new methodologies and technologies for national security applications, with onsite work required.

The role emphasizes independent and collaborative research, leadership in project activities, and dissemination through conferences and peer-reviewed journals.