Computational Plasma Software Developer

Posting Duration:

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the ‘posting date’. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

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Salary Range:

$101,400 - $201,400

*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking a computational plasma software developer with experience in writing software for numerical modeling of plasmas and related electromagnetic phenomena.The successful candidate for this position will contribute to the algorithmic development of our plasma simulation software as a member of the EMPIRE team, so a background in numerical methods for electromagnetics and/or kinetic, fluid, and hybrid plasma representations is highly valued. EMPIRE is Sandia’s exascale plasma simulation tool, developed to impact the nuclear deterrence mission through portable performance on the next generation of the Department of Energy’s advanced-technology supercomputers.Due to the breadth of our application space, we desire a candidate who is willing to expand their expertise to work across a range of electromagnetics and plasma regimes, from fundamental plasma science problems to directed nuclear weapons stockpile work. The successful candidate will be expected to team with other developers, analysts, and experimentalists in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications We Require:

• PhD in computer science, physics, mathematics, or closely related engineering discipline

• Experience with numerical algorithms relevant to plasma simulation, particularly hybrid kinetic/fluid methods

• Scientific programming experience in C++

• Experience with modern/next-generation high-performance computing architectures and relevant programming techniques (e.g., Kokkos, CUDA)

• Ability to acquire and maintain a DOE Q clearance

Qualifications We Desire:

• Background in mathematics and algorithms for electromagnetics, plasma physics, fluid dynamics, or related disciplines

• Knowledge of plasma applications relevant to Sandia, e.g., pulsed power

• Demonstrated ability to work with others and contribute in a dynamic team environment

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Willingness to be flexible and develop expertise in different areas of electromagnetics or plasma physics

About Our Team:

The Plasma Theory & Simulation department performs research and software development in support of advanced theory, modeling, simulation, and analysis to address a broad range of plasma physics applications at Sandia. We use the high-fidelity massively parallel software we develop to support Sandia’s nuclear deterrence mission and pulsed-power experimental facilities. This team is part of the Radiation, Electrical and High Energy Density Science (REHEDS) Research Foundation at Sandia.

About Sandia:

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide

• Extraordinary co-workers

• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world

• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities

• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)

• Generous vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov*These benefits vary by job classification.

Security Clearance:

Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

Job ID: 689773