Radiation Detection R&D Engineer

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JOB TYPE: FULL-TIME

COMPETITIVE SALARY, COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS AND A COMPANY THAT CARES

Relocation may be considered.

AUSGAR Technologies, Inc., an equal opportunity employer, is an established, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Department of Defense, government contractor with core competencies in Information Assurance, Cybersecurity and Systems Engineering. With offices on both the East and West coasts, an inviting culture and above-standard benefits, opportunity abounds for the right individual

Radiation Detection R&D Engineer - 25-029 - San Diego, CA

As a growing Department of Defense Contractor, AUSGAR Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Radiation Detection R&D Engineer to join our team of smart and innovative technical team members at NIWC PAC - Bayside in the Point Loma area of San Diego, CA.

The Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific is a research facility targeted at driving innovation and warfighter information advantage in support of the US Navy and other DoD-related missions. We are looking for a motivated engineer to join the project to design, develop and deploy radiation detection systems and enable technologies. This position offers an opportunity to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of engineers, scientists and technicians to research detection technologies, interface with users to understand needs and requirements and field complete radiation detection solutions.

Hours: Full time with flexible hours. Core hours are 9:00-2:00 PST.

Work Site Expectations: At least 4 days per week in office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop innovative, but practical solutions to advanced technical problems in engineering.
• Perform modeling, characterization, testing and data analysis of radiation sensors and components for both research and development and test and evaluation.
• Perform technical analysis and troubleshooting for production, maintenance, changes and modifications and other related requirements for project systems.
• Provide engineering support, process management and quality assurance for the project.
• Interface with and support project system users in various training events and exercises, could potentially include travel.
• Write reports, develop presentations and present them at engineering meetings.
• Develop technical descriptions and manuals, specification sheets and other documentation for project systems.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must possess or be able to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Requires a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in nuclear, materials, chemical, mechanical, electrical engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university and 5-9 years of related work experience.
• Experience in working with DoD users and interfacing with military and civilian experts.
• Must have experience conducting research and development in the areas of sensor development, radiation detection and related technologies.
• Must have a complete understanding of engineering concepts, principles and theory; experience demonstrating application of those concepts and expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory and practices in related technical specialties.
• Must have hands-on experience developing and executing test plans and preparing test and data reports.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately.
• Must be a self-starter.
• Must have excellent communication, computer, documentation, presentation and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team and able to perform complex tasks in one engineering area.
• Experience with radiation detection instrumentation: NIM electronics, digitizers and oscilloscopes.
• Knowledge in radiation science and nuclear engineering and related discipline.
• Knowledge and experience with radiation detection concepts, radiation detector development and testing.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional engineering environment.
• Strong analytical/problem solving capability.

Preferred Skills:

• Working knowledge in scripting and analysis software languages like MATLAB, Python, Origin and R.
• Working knowledge of modeling software, such as MCNP or GEANT4.
• Working knowledge of networking topology and communication protocols in order to configure existing systems to multiple internet protocols.
• Knowledge of radiation sensors such as inorganic and organic scintillators, semiconductors, and their characterization and properties.
• Project management or leadership experience in research and development in the areas of sensor development, radiation detection and related technologies.

Approximate travel: 15%

This is an onsite position.

Salary Range: $140K-160K

Based on your qualifications, you will be placed in Level I-V.

An essential qualification for this position is successfully obtaining a security clearance issued by the Federal Government, which may require successful completion of a background check.

We use E-Verify to electronically confirm the employment eligibility of newly hired employees.

AUSGAR's salary range is dependent upon a variety of factors, which include experience, skills, education, certifications and geographical location. Our salary range includes a base salary and excellent benefits package as part of our total compensation.

AUSGAR Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and need assistance in completing the application, you have the right to request reasonable accommodation. Please e-mail us at jobs@ausgar.com if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access www.ausgar.com careers page as a result of your disability.