- Richland, Washington, United States
- $100K–$150K per year
- 2+ years
Lead research and development of radiation detection technologies for national security missions.
Compensation
USD $100,100.00/Yr. Maximum Salary USD $150,200.00/Yr.
Responsibilities
- Perform hands‑on R&D in radiation detection technologies; measure, analyze, and characterize radiation signatures supporting interdiction, nonproliferation, treaty verification, safeguards, and nuclear incident response.
- Plan and execute laboratory and field tests/experiments (including setup, test plans, and required documentation).
- Analyze radiation detection datasets; conduct technical assessment, performance evaluation, and failure/equipment analysis; participate in peer reviews.
- Develop, review, and provide SME input on operating procedures, documentation, and best practices for radiation detection systems and missions (including ConOps, T&E approaches, and guidance).
- Provide technical input on the design, hardware integration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of radiation detection systems (including strip‑detector‑based systems).
Requirements
- BS/BA
- MS/MA
- PhD
- Nice to have: Ph.D. in Nuclear Science/Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field
- Nice to have: experience with radiation detector systems (design, fabrication support, testing, characterization, operation)