Polymer Scientist
On-site · Los Alamos, New Mexico, United States
Job Summary
Lead Polymer Scientist for W93/Mk7 realization at LANL; oversee polymer component development, coordinate with LANL and production agencies, manage requirements/interfaces, supervise team, and deliver producible, high-quality polymer components while interfacing with DoD/DoE customers and external labs. Travel domestically quarterly for collaboration with Sandia, KCNSC, and other sites; requires US citizenship and DOE Q clearance; onsite 4-5 days/week; BS in STEM with 4+ years experience; emphasis on polymer science, materials, and weapon-system context.
Required Qualifications
- 6-8 years of experience in technical R&D or related field
- Significant knowledge and experience in developing and implementing technical research and development projects including formulation and testing of hypotheses
- Experience with nuclear weapon system design and engineering, particularly US Navy systems
- Experience with nuclear weapon development, qualification, certification, assembly/production, or surveillance
- Knowledge of chemical sciences and material interactions, polymer aging and compatibility
- Firm knowledge of GD&T and ability to read/interpret engineering drawings and interfaces
- Understanding of requirements engineering, creating, validating and verifying requirements
- Familiarity with DPBPS (Defense Programs Business Process System)
- Experience with product realization from conceptual designs through to qualified production
- Ability to work onsite at LANL during regular business hours 4-5 days per week
- US Citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance
- Active Real ID driver's license for badging/onboarding
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 4 years of related experience (acceptable in lieu of degree with relevant research experience)
- Travel: open to travelling to other laboratories quarterly as needed
- Background/pre-employment drug screening for drug-free workplace
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