Nuclear Engineer (NWS 00JL2)

Job Title: Nuclear Engineer (NWS 00JL2)

THIS POSITION IS SHORT TERM, MAX 1000 HOURS PER CALENDAR YEAR

North Wind Services is actively seeking individuals who can contribute to national security within the science, technology, and engineering fields as part of our supplemental labor team at vital federal research and development installations supporting the Department of Energy. NWS has an established history of contributing to the success of their customer's mission. Available employment opportunities may range from administrative and logistical support to advanced technical positions.

Qualified applicants must be a US citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy.

Successful candidates will be employees of NWS, a premier government contractor charged with employing highly motivated and well-qualified personnel who can advance the missions of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA. Though employed by NWS, the employee will take day-to-day direction from technical personnel employed directly by the research laboratories. Pay, benefits, Human Resource, and Employment Management functions are provided by NWS.

The Strategic Deterrence Directorate has an opening for a Nuclear Engineer to supports multiple subject matter expert tasks associated with the deployment, operation and data collection of diagnostic and initiation systems related to the Joint Actinide Shock Physics Experimental Research (JASPER) experiments at HEAF (LLNL). To alleviate administrative burdens, one purchase release is issued to support the JASPER project deliverables. No travel will be required.

Essential Duties
- Support multiple subject matter expert tasks associated with the deployment, operation and data collection of diagnostic and initiation systems related to the Joint Actinide Shock Physics Experimental Research (JASPER) experiments at HEAF (LLNL).
- Alleviate administrative burdens, one purchase release is issued to support the JASPER project deliverables.
- Responsible for experimental setup and operation for PDV.
- Assist in the setup and operation of streak cameras and Pyrometry.
- Responsible for the purchase, setup, trouble shooting 4 new mPDV systems.
- Responsible for training all new operators, including technicians, engineers, and physicists.
- Work with Jasper operators to build, trouble shoot and operate mPDV system.
- Design and execute experiments for all new mPDV systems. Work with Vendors to have various components repaired.
- Work with vendors to have new detectors installed into several detector chassis.

- Perform other job duties as assigned.

Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Industrial Technologies or the equivalent of 15 years' experience working in mechanical and optical support for the DOE.
- 10+ years of experience in designing, organizing, implementing, and fabricating laser and mechanical systems.
- Multiple subject matter expert tasks associated with the deployment.
- Experience with operation and data collection of diagnostic and initiation systems related to the Joint Actinide Shock Physics Experimental Research (JASPER) experiments at HEAF (LLNL).
- Experience in devising and setup diagnostic equipment, perform experimental tests and operations.
- Ability to identify, analyze and provide solutions and alternative approaches to moderately complex mechanical and operations problems using individual creativity and judgement.
- Experience and ability to interact with scientists, engineers and technical or work alone situations.

Special Requirements
Pre-Placement Medical Exam: A job related pre-placement medical examination may be required.
Pre-employment drug test:
External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to pass a post offer, pre-employment drug test.
Anticipated Clearance Level: Q (position will be cleared to this level) All L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold multiple citizenships (U.S. and another country), you may be required to renounce your non-U.S. citizenship before a DOE L or Q clearance will be processed/granted.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave, and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline 1-208-528-8714 for assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.