R&D Scientist II

Kansas City National Security Campus • Kansas City, KS

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The R&D Scientist II role is a professional level position that is responsible for performing routine to moderately complex analytical and/or engineering functions on assigned projects of a general nature and limited scope by applying standard mathematical, scientific, and/or engineering technologies.

Requirements

• 2 or more years of relevant experience in analytical, scientific, or related technical activities
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry, Physics or equivalent
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Ability to work remote, hybrid, or on-site as directed by management and is determined by the needs of the business.
• United States Citizenship
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job
• Ability to obtain and maintain, if required for position, a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance (some positions require additional DOE designations)

Nice To Haves

• Ability to apply design, development, evaluation, and quality control techniques to routine through moderately complex projects.
• PhD in Material Science, Physics, or Chemistry.
• Must possess expertise in classical molecular dynamics.
• Preferably non-equilibrium molecular dynamics (NEMD) as this is the highest in demand skillset.
• Experience modeling structure property relationships in organics, ceramics, and glasses.
• Must be have experience in Linux and Windows environments
• Demonstrated teaching experience as a graduate student.
• Contributions to and delivering scientific presentations.
• Prefer both experimental and computational experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares evaluation reports and analyzes discrepancies to execute solutions by partnering with technical experts.
• Assists in the preparation of product or project definitions, or lab testing methods.
• Develops procedures to implement proper quality controls.
• Performs routine to moderately complex tests/experiments to analyze and correct problems.
• Partners with internal and external stakeholders to assist in resolving routine to moderately complex design, development, production, and acceptance issues.
• Collaborate with senior technical experts to develop and document improvements/innovations.
• Evaluates opportunities for defect prevention based on standard or accepted solutions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Industry leading 401(k) match
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible work schedule
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Certification & License Programs
• Mission driven culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level