Scientist I

The Nevada National Security Site is hiring a full-time Scientist I to work in Albuquerque, NM. Responsibilities include problem-solving in a national laboratory, developing specifications for procurements, compiling scientific data, and preparing reports. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a STEM field, experience with R&D instrumentation, and strong technical writing skills. The role involves occasional travel and may require physical demands.
Overview

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS), a national laboratory environment for high-hazard experimentation and incident response. Our mission is to ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services.
• We offer competitive salaries and benefits packages, including medical, dental, and vision; pension and 401k; paid time off and holidays; relocation assistance; tuition reimbursement; and more.
• MSTS is a limited liability company consisting of Honeywell International Inc., Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., and HII Nuclear Inc.

Responsibilities

We seek a full-time Scientist I to contribute to solutions of problems in a national laboratory environment, applying academic knowledge and developing good work habits.

Key Responsibilities:
• Contribute to problem-solving using established standards and technical knowledge.
• Apply knowledge to the work environment and develop good work/team habits.
• Define specifications for procurements and initiate purchase requests.
• Follow established technical procedures and instructions.
• Assist in compiling and summarizing scientific data.
• Prepare reports and contribute to proposals.
• Work closely with scientists and engineers at Sandia National Laboratories to field x-ray imaging and spectroscopic diagnostics.
• Develop a rigorous characterization and calibration program for these diagnostics.
• The working environment includes high-voltage systems, lasers, large-scale pulsed power machines, and radiation-generating devices.
• Must possess strong technical writing skills to prepare records and provide regular project updates.
• Perform other duties assigned by Management.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in a calculus-based STEM field with skill-building experience demonstrating deeper technical specialization or cross-disciplinary knowledge.
• Ability to interpret codes and standards within the discipline.
• Experience setting up and operating R&D instrumentation in a laboratory setting.
• Hands-on knowledge of electronic instrumentation, vacuum technology, and programming platforms.
• Familiarity with PCs, PC application software, and NI LabVIEW.
• Desire to learn and innovate, be a team player, and travel occasionally.
• Ability to develop solutions to moderately complex science and engineering problems independently.
• Fielding diagnostics may be physically demanding; must be able to lift equipment weighing approximately 30 lbs. for short distances.
• Primary work location: Sandia Operations (SO) in Albuquerque, NM.
• Work schedule: 4/10's, Monday – Thursday (subject to change).
• Occasional work during non-standard hours, take on-call duty, and some travel required.
• Pre-placement physical examination, including a drug screen, is required.
• Valid driver's license required.