Talent Bridge Program: Modeling & Simulation Professional

Post Bachelors' Graduate - Modeling & Simulation Professional

Location: Collaborative Computing Center, Idaho National Laboratory

Schedule: 9-80's with every other Friday off

Program Duration: 12 months, with a potential 1-year extension.

Position Overview: Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is seeking a recent bachelor's graduate for our Talent Bridge program, designed to transition individuals from academic study to career readiness. The selected candidate will perform testing of models, simulations, and associated visualization using existing, emerging or newly created technologies. They will apply extensive expertise in application of mathematics, statistics, logic, and computer programming languages in the design, development, optimization, and testing of models that approximate physical entities or processes.

Responsibilities:

• Apply principles, theories, and concepts to develop, deploy, and support innovative technical solutions to
  mobile, embedded, desktop, web-based and hosted capabilities in the support of programmatic goals.
• Apply software engineering principles, theories and concepts to complex analytical processes and information
  display and visualization.
• Leverage modeling and simulation to address complex problems across multiple different fields. These fields
  may include nuclear, chemistry, digital twins, critical infrastructure, energy delivery, and energy security
  applications.
• Analyze, test, modify, document, and maintain models or simulation-based systems related to scientific domains,
  including nuclear applications.
• Execute assigned computational analysis/modeling tasks.
• Make preliminary selections and adaptations of technical alternatives.
• Develop and review designs, requirement definitions, operations, documentation, and testing processes.
• Optimize, program, and develop software using appropriate technologies for the application (which may include
  MATLAB, Simulink, C/C++/C#, Python, Julia, etc.).
• Continuously enhance your skills with cutting-edge technology.
• Provide consultation services to internal teams in the areas of applicable technologies, requirement definitions,
  operations, and testing. Deliver high quality product features exceeding client expectations.
• May mentor junior level staff and lead groups.
• Other duties as assigned.

Eligibility:

• Individuals who have graduated from a college or university with a bachelor's degree within the last 12 months.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "Q" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with programing languages like C#, Rust, Javascript, and Python.
• Experience with relational databases or other types of databases

Program Benefits:

• Mentored environment providing post-degree work experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Accelerated knowledge transfer from retiring staff to early career individuals.

Review and Evaluation: Performance and satisfaction will be reviewed at three, six, and nine months. At the six-month review, potential next steps will be discussed:

• Transition to a full-time role
• Pursue additional education
• Explore other opportunities

Job Information:

The pay range for this position is $82,152 - $88,992. At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office and laboratory environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits and Relocation:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation's nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

INL Mission
Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision
Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements
To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information
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