Job Description
Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Our MISSION is to help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services and by acting as environmental stewards to the Site's Cold War legacy. Our VISION is to be the user site of choice for large-scale, high-hazard, national security experimentation, with premier facilities and capabilities below ground, on the ground, and in the air. (See NNSS.gov for our unique capabilities.) Our 2,750+ professional, craft, and support employees are called upon to innovate, collaborate, and deliver on some of the more difficult nuclear security challenges facing the world today.
MSTS offers our full-time employees highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision; both a pension and a 401k; paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays; relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location); tuition assistance and reimbursement; and more.
MSTS is a limited liability company consisting of Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell), Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs), and HII Nuclear Inc.
Responsiblities
Enhanced Capabilities for Subcritical Experiments is seeking an outstanding Pulsed Power Engineer to work with a technical team to install, commission, and maintain the Scorpius Pulsed Power Linear Induction Accelerator. This high-current relativistic electron accelerator is driven by nearly 45,000 solid state pulsed power stages and is the most advanced accelerator the U.S. has ever developed. The ideal candidate will work within a collaboration between the Nevada National Security Site, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Livermore National Laboratory, and Sandia National Laboratory to prepare the accelerator for state-of-the-art experiments and to solve challenging problems that will improve pulsed power and accelerator performance.
Key Responsibilities
Work alongside scientists and engineers to install, trouble-shoot, and test cutting-edge electrical and pulse-power technologies in North Las Vegas and the Nevada National Security Site.
Develop circuit models capable of accurately modeling start-of-the-art accelerator systems.
Develop subscripts in various program languages to aid analysis and/or manipulate data.
Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure appropriate predictive capabilities and measurement techniques exists for the development of high-fidelity computer models.
Remain aware of advancements in Pulsed Power Engineering theory, techniques, and capabilities.
Document results in institutional reports and peer-reviewed journals; present results at institutional meetings, project/program meetings, internal/external workshops, and various conferences.
Prepares or contributes to designs, strategies, reports and technical proposals.
Frequent coordination of pulsed-power information with other departments within the company and with outside vendors. Works with outside contacts as required to obtain relevant information.
Participate in mentoring summer interns and less experienced staff.
Contribute to and participate in planning and reporting activities.
Follows established electrical and pulsed power engineering and technical procedures and instructions.
Coordinates work within electrical and/or pulsed-power discipline on moderately complex projects.
Often serves as a member of work teams.
Defines specifications for procurements and initiates purchase requests.
Monitors work of technicians and other support personnel working on their projects.
Perform other duties assigned by Management.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in an engineering program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) required for Civil, Mechanical and Electrical engineering degrees
or calculus-based STEM bachelor's degree in engineering
or Professional Engineer license
Plus at least 2 years' relevant experience. Skill building experience must demonstrate either deeper technical specialization or additional cross-disciplinary knowledge; graduate research experience may be recognized.
Preferred: Master's degree in electrical engineering.
Ability to interpret circuit schemes and standards relevant to electrical engineering and pulse-power technologies.
Interpersonal skills in both verbal and written communications and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management and staff.
Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and procedures.
Be well organized, maintain safe work habits.
Willingness for mentorship with senior and principal engineers.
Work Location: The primary work location will be at the North Las Vegas NNSS campus and/or at Nevada National Security Site (located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada). Able and willing to travel as needed.
Work schedule will be 4/10s Monday through Thursday (subject to change).
Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Desired Skills:
Knowledge of the fundamentals of pulsed-power technology.
Basic knowledge of linear induction accelerators.
Some hands-on experience with high-voltage systems.
Knowledge in any of the following is desired:
Basic electromagnetic theory
Transmission line theory
Basic electronics principles
Programming in Python
Statistical analysis techniques
Writing technical reports
Design and troubleshooting analog and digital circuits
Proficient in using diagnostics such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, voltage and current probes
MSTS is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants offered employment with MSTS are also subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment. In addition, Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship, at least 18 years of age. Reference DOE Order 472.2 (https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0472.2-BOrder-chg1-pgchg) , "Personnel Security". If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Department of Energy Q Clearance (position will be cleared to this level). Reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR Part 707.4 (http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=14b1c770db022992d237769fbe9fc519&mc=true&node=se10.4.707\14&rgn=div8) , "Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at DOE Sites," will be conducted. Applicant selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation, required to participate in subsequent reinvestigations, and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. Successful completion of a counterintelligence evaluation, which may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination, may also be required. Reference 10 CFR Part 709 (http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title10/10cfr709\main_02.tpl) , "Counterintelligence Evaluation Program."
MSTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. MSTS is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
Annual salary range for this position is: $81,307.20 to $121,971.40.
Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.
