Scientist III

General Atomics • San Diego, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies. General Atomics Inertial Fusion Technology (IFT) division designs, manufactures and characterized first-of-a-kind precision components in support of the National Laboratories, fusion and science technologies. Components are manufactured and measured on a variety of highly-specialized and precise equipment and are often millimeter in scale with micron-sized features and tolerances. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Materials/Chemical Process Scientist to join our Energy – Inertial Fusion Technology Team, located in Torrey Pines, CA. Under general supervision with limited review, this position is responsible for determining and developing effective approaches for resolving a wide range of difficult scientific problems. Assignments are normally outlined in terms of overall objectives and anticipated results. Work is reviewed at milestones or at completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. Documents findings, communicates results to scientific staff and makes technical presentations as required. May coordinate segments of a specific project and may have frequent inter-organization and customer contact on difficult technical issues. Provides direction to design or technical staff and may provide direction to less experienced professional staff.

Requirements

• A complete understanding of scientific concepts, principles, codes, and theory.
• Experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts.
• An expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties.
• Must possess the ability to: Understand new concepts quickly. Apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment. Organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases. Determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.
• Must have strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one scientific area; and, lead a team of less experienced professional employees on semi-routine tasks.
• Able to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.
• Must have a general understanding of Materials and Process Engineering concepts, principles, and theory with technical experience demonstrating the application of those concepts while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Nice To Haves

• Original work(s) published in professional scientific journals or formal technical equivalents are highly desirable.
• Experience performing data analysis on large unstructured datasets.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex ideas/results to internal and external customers.
• Ability to work with cross functional teams from a wide variety of scientific/technical backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Supports operation of scientific systems by evaluating and interpreting needs and problems and develops effective approaches for resolving those issues.
• Troubleshoots, analyzes, and repairs systems in assigned area by utilizing standard scientific principles.
• Provides documentation and makes technical presentations as required, and may assist in responding to proposals for new or the expansion of existing business opportunities.
• Directs the activities of designers, technicians and may direct the activities of less experienced professional staff.
• May develop and/or perform computational modeling of scientific phenomena.
• May represent the organization in providing solutions to technical issues associated with specific projects.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

What This Job Offers

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