Job Summary:
Teledyne FLIR is searching fora Theoretical Physicist with a nuclear physics background to perform the functions necessary for developing new analysis methods and algorithms for the purpose of radionuclide identification in a nuclear security and safeguards scenario as well as enhancing and improving existing methodology in the existing legacy products. Additionally, the theoretical physicist will be responsible for working with our intellectual property team to assure that all intellectual property generated is properly protected.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Maintain current radionuclide identification algorithm/software.
- Continually improve nuclide identification with emphasis on shielding and masking scenarios.
- Research and development of new radioactive nuclide identification algorithms.
- Develop and validate physics-based models for radiation transport, source characterization, and detector response.
- Design simulation frameworks to support next-generation radiation detection systems.
- Perform uncertainty quantification and sensitivity analysis on detection algorithms.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to transition research concepts into deployable products.
- Support product roadmap development through technical assessments of emerging technologies.
- Participate in verification, validation, and performance testing of new algorithms and detector systems.
- Generate invention disclosures and support patent application development.
- Perform technical assessments of competitive technologies and prior art.
- Contribute to the company's long-term intellectual property strategy.
- Generate topical papers for select conferences (IEEE, SORMA, etc).
Job Qualifications:
- PhD in theoretical physics, or related field.
- Familiar with data analysis, data modeling, and Monte Carlo simulations.
- Prior experience supporting DoD, DHS, DOE, NNSA, IAEA, or other nuclear security organizations is a plus.
- Experience developing software in Python, C++, C, or MATLAB.
- Experience with Geant4, GADRAS, or MCNP is a plus.
- Working knowledge of Machine Learning.
- Record of peer reviewed publications, patents, or technical conference presentations.
- Experience with isotope identification performance evaluation and test methodologies.
- Understanding of nuclear safeguards, nonproliferation, homeland security, or defense applications.
- Hands on laboratory experience incorporating radiation detectors, sources, and data acquisition systems is required.
- Strong verbal, written and visual communication skills.
- A team attitude is required.
- Ability to work responsibly and independently under minimal supervision.
- Travelmaybe required to visit tradeshows, training events, and conferences.
Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.
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