Physicist
Core
Develop new analysis methods and algorithms for radionuclide identification in nuclear security and safeguards scenarios, enhancing legacy products and supporting defense missions.
Role type
Senior IC theoretical physicist (nuclear physics)
Builds
Next-generation radiation detection systems and algorithms
Domain
Nuclear security, safeguards, defense, homeland security
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
nuclear physics, radionuclide identification, radiation transport modeling, Monte Carlo simulations, Python, C++, C, MATLAB, Geant4, GADRAS, MCNP, machine learning, uncertainty quantification, sensitivity analysis, software development, intellectual property strategy, technical writing
Preferred skills
DoD/DHS/DOE/NNSA/IAEA experience, isotope identification performance evaluation, nuclear safeguards knowledge, peer-reviewed publications, patents, conference presentations, hands-on laboratory experience with radiation detectors
Technologies
Python, C++, C, MATLAB, Geant4, GADRAS, MCNP
Responsibilities
Maintain and improve radionuclide identification algorithms; develop and validate physics-based models for radiation transport; design simulation frameworks; perform uncertainty quantification and sensitivity analysis; collaborate on transitioning research to products; support product roadmap; participate in V&V and performance testing; generate invention disclosures and support patents; assess competitive technologies; contribute to IP strategy; publish technical papers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC