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Arcfield is dedicated to safeguarding the nation and its allies through cutting-edge advancements in digital transformation, space mission engineering, and launch assurance. Our expertise extends to miniaturized sensors and satellites, advanced modeling and simulation, cybersecurity, and support for both conventional and hypersonic missile systems. With our headquarters in Chantilly, VA, and 16 global offices, Arcfield employs over 1,500 professionals, including engineers, analysts, and IT specialists, boasting more than 60 years of combined experience in cyber and space defense, space exploration, and nuclear deterrence.

For over 65 years, Arcfield has been a trusted partner to the Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), providing research, development, analysis, modeling, simulation, and testing to evaluate weapon system performance under various conditions. Our support encompasses programmatic and systems engineering, technical engineering, scientific analysis, and operational systems support for the Navy SSP's Strategic Weapons Systems (SWS). We leverage both commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and proprietary software to deliver critical insights into nuclear weapon effects.

The physicist will engage in scientific analysis and computational modeling to assess the impact of intrinsic, normal, hostile, and fratricide radiation environments on the SWS and personnel. The ideal candidate will undertake a diverse array of tasks, including:

• Conducting radiation transport calculations and evaluating dose levels in Navy systems.
• Performing studies on intrinsic radiation for personnel safety.
• Comparing radiation modeling outcomes with experimental data.
• Executing Verification & Validation of simulation models and results.
• Assisting in test planning and execution at radiation, electrical, and mechanical testing facilities.
• Collaborating with software engineers to integrate physics-based analysis models into maintainable software.
• Supporting the customer in system planning, requirement definition, and qualification of current and future Navy weapon systems.
• Creating technical documentation and delivering presentations.
• Interfacing directly with the customer and traveling for meetings as required.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of a BS Degree in Physics or Nuclear Engineering with 5-7 years of relevant experience; MS with 3-5 years; or PhD with 0-2 years.
• Experience in experimental design, execution, and modeling.
• Proficiency in writing technical reports or articles.
• Experience presenting findings to technical subject matter experts and government representatives.
• Must possess and maintain a Top Secret Clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

• A PhD in Physics or Nuclear Engineering.
• Experience with radiation transport (neutron, gamma, x-ray).
• Ability to develop unique code-to-code interfaces and post-processing routines for model response analyses.
• Capability to lead a team of skilled engineers and scientists.
• Familiarity with verification and validation practices, model uncertainty quantification, and statistical analysis of experimental data.
• Experience with computational tools such as MCNP, Atilla, Matlab, or Python.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to manage detailed tasks.
• Comfortable working independently or collaboratively.
• Knowledge of object-oriented design.
• Experience with strategic weapon systems.

This position has a projected compensation range that may vary based on factors such as relevant work experience, skills, geographic location, education, and certifications. Arcfield also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, disability coverage, retirement savings, and professional development opportunities.

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