Explosives Experiment Diagnostics Lead - Active Security Clearance Required
Core
Lead diagnostic fielding of Flash X-Ray (FXR) radiography for explosively driven experiments at national laboratories.
Role type
Senior IC experimental diagnostics lead (accelerator systems)
Builds
Diagnostic data collection systems for explosive hydrodynamic experiments
Domain
National security / Nuclear weapons complex / High-energy physics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
accelerator systems operation, pulsed power equipment setup, diagnostic data acquisition, safety posture management, multidisciplinary team leadership, strategic program planning, budget management, risk analysis, process improvement, stakeholder coordination
Preferred skills
explosive hydrodynamic experimentation, linear induction electron beam accelerator design, high-hazard operational experience, project management in R&D
Technologies
FXR accelerator, diagnostic pulsed power equipment, timing and firing systems
Responsibilities
Oversee safety, operation, maintenance, and upgrade of FXR accelerator; direct multidisciplinary operators for diagnostic data capture; develop training plans; optimize diagnostic fielding capabilities; manage test schedules and resources; lead strategic planning and technical direction
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight