Senior Geophysicist
Core
Apply advanced geophysical and seismological principles to support the U.S. Atomic Energy Detection System (USAEDS) for monitoring nuclear treaty compliance and detecting nuclear explosions.
Role type
Senior Geophysicist (Nuclear Monitoring)
Builds
Analytical tools and technical reports for nuclear event detection and discrimination
Domain
Defense / Nuclear Non-Proliferation / Seismology
Deliverable
production ML models | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Geophysics, Seismology, Infrasound analysis, Wave propagation, Signal analysis, Machine learning for signal detection, Software development with LLMs, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics
Preferred skills
Integrating prototype scientific products into operational capabilities, Experience in SCIF environments
Technologies
Large Language Models (LLMs), Seismic networks, Hydroacoustic networks, Infrasound networks
Responsibilities
Analyze complex waveform data from seismic, hydroacoustic, and infrasound networks to detect, locate, and characterize potential nuclear events. Develop and implement advanced methodologies to lower event detection thresholds and discriminate between natural activity and artificial explosions. Collaborate with government scientists and analysts to deliver technical reports and scientific briefings supporting nuclear treaty monitoring objectives.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC