Research Scientist/Computational Physicist

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. They are seeking a Research Scientist/Computational Physicist to support nuclear weapons effects simulations, focusing on radiation hydrodynamics and shock-hydrodynamics, while developing modeling and simulation tools. The role involves learning about nuclear device explosion modeling and simulation, emphasizing various physical processes involved.ResponsibilitiesLearn the details of nuclear device explosion modeling and simulation with emphasis on radiation hydrodynamics and shock hydrodynamics including the radiation opacity, electron transport, and associated physical processes that govern the expansion of the initial fireball and the entrainment of ambient air and the processes involved in underwater burstsSkillsPhD in Physics, preferably shock physics, plasma physics, or computational fluid dynamics (CFD) with 0–10 years experienceExperience with radiation transport and/or CFD codesExperience with high performance computingMust be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance; candidates with a Top Secret clearance are preferredThe more experience, the better the candidateExperience can be in any high performance computing simulation field, but physical and/or sensor simulation preferredBenefitsHealth and Wellness programsIncome ProtectionPaid LeaveRetirementCompany OverviewLeidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. It was founded in 1969, and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.leidos.com.