Research Scientist/Physicist
Company: Leidos Inc
Location: Reston
Posted on: January 21, 2023
Job Description:
Description Job Description:Leidos is hiring an experienced
Research Scientist/Physicist. This position can be onsite or will
allow telework.The new employee will support nuclear weapon effects
simulations, specifically in the areas of radiation hydrodynamics
and shock-hydrodynamics and all associated physics with the
development of modeling and simulation tools.Primary
Responsibilities
- Experienced in the details of nuclear device explosion modeling
and simulation with emphasis on radiation hydrodynamics and shock
hydrodynamics including the radiation opacity, electron transport,
and associated physical processes that govern the expansion of the
initial fireball and the entrainment of ambient air.
- Will lead development on new simulated sensors to duplicate the
response of fielded systems.
- Develop analysis and visualization capabilities to turn the
simulation results into knowledge.Basic Qualifications
- BS/BA and 8+ yrs of experience OR PhD in Physics (preferably
shock physics, plasma physics, or CFD) and 4+ yrs of experience
- Experience with radiation transport and/or CFD codes.
- Experience with high performance computing.
- Able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance; preferably a TS
clearance.Preferred Qualifications
- Active DoD Secret clearance
- Experience can be in any high performance computing simulation
field, but physical and/or sensor simulation preferred.Pay
Range:Pay Range $97,500.00 - $150,000.00 - $202,500.00The Leidos
pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a
guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered
in extending an offer include (but are not limited to)
responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge,
skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with
market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other
law.#Remote
Keywords: Leidos Inc, Reston , Research Scientist/Physicist, Other , Reston, Virginia
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