Scientist Diagnostic

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced scientist within the High Energy Density (HED) physics team in our Inertial Fusion Technology (IFT) group at General Atomics. Under general directions with limited review, this position is responsible for applying innovative approaches to resolving unusual or complex scientific problems. Assignments are normally outlined in terms of overall objectives and reviewed largely at completion. Initiates the planning of scientific projects and develops innovative designs or modifications in order to meet project goals. Independently performs difficult/complex scientific work with instructions as to the general expected results. Documents findings, communicates results to scientific staff, makes technical presentations, and may represent the organization as the prime technical contact on small contracts or single component projects. Provides direction to design or technical staff and may lead a team of moderately experienced professional staff.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports operation of scientific systems and documents any problems.
• Devises new approaches to resolve unusual or complex scientific problems.
• Troubleshoot conflicting design/development requirements, difficult coordination requirements, and special material requirements.
• Provides documentation and makes technical presentations as required, and may assist in responding to proposals for new or the expansion of existing business opportunities.
• May develop and/or perform computational modeling of scientific phenomena.
• May execute research to understand fundamental processes in HED and fusion plasmas and implement knowledge gained to improve experimental designs.
• Collaborate and provide support to the wider IFT team and national laboratory researchers in the above topic areas. Provide focal point technical communication within the IFT HED physics team and may represent IFT as the prime technical contact to customers and/or government regulatory agencies.
• May coordinate segments of a specific project and may have frequent inter-organization and customer contact on difficult technical issues.
• Provides direction to design or technical staff and may lead a team of moderately experienced professional staff.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices. Additional Functions Other duties as assigned or required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

• Typically requires a Bachelors degree, Masters degree or PhD in a scientific or related technical field and progressively complex scientific experience as follows; six or more years experience with a Bachelors degree, four or more years experience with a Masters degree, and two or more with a PhD. Equivalent scientific experience may be substituted in lieu of education.

Must demonstrate;

• Thorough understanding of scientific concepts, principles, codes, and theory;
• Experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and,
• Expanding knowledge of those principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties.

Must possess the ability to;

• Develop and communicate new concepts;
• Apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment;
• Organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and,
• Determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.

• Prior experience in x-ray spectroscopy and/or instrument calibration is strongly desired.
• Must have strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one or more scientific areas; capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact and, lead a team of moderately experienced professional employees on single component projects.
• Able to work extended hours and travel as required. Original works published in professional scientific journals or formal technical equivalents are highly desirable.

Scientists

Mid-Level (3-7 years)

Onsite

Full-Time Salary

105,890

189,545

0% - 25%

No

Yes

Desired

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