Job Summary:
The Prompt Diagnostic Subject-Matter Expert position will be supporting the Air Force Technical Applications Centers' (AFTAC) US Prompt Diagnostic System (USPDS) program with operations support developing and executing daily data processing, sample analysis, background data analysis.
Responsibilities:
- Collect, process, transmit, and analyze forensic data phenomena resulting from a nuclear event.
- Provide technical solutions to the AFTAC USPDS program and operations team in the SOS/SOL areas of radio frequency (RF), electromagnetic pulse (EMP), prompt gamma (PG), radiation transport, electromagnetic (EM) spectrum, air fluorescence (AF), optical, scaling laws, overpressure, infrasound, and seismic. Perform as SME's for event detection, reporting, and exercises to support the USPDS mission.
- Consult with Department of Energy (DOE) SOS/SOL sensor developers, coordinated via the AFTAC project officer, to understand and evaluate sensor calibrations and sensor data outputs. Utilizing the existing AFTAC message format, produce technical evaluations for events of interest (EOI) and to support exercises for the USPDS mission capability.
- Perform sensor data background characterization, statistical analysis, and data evaluation for SOS/SOL technologies.
- Perform statistical and distribution analysis data for each sensor data set and site.
- Complete background assessment and impact of noise on the sensors and site locations and produce an assessment of sensor event triggers, which shall include statistical, time variations, and efficiencies. Assess sensor performance and understand the nodal locations capabilities and background to understand and differentiate event of interest as man-made versus natural occurring triggers.
- Model and evaluate sensor performance for SOS/SOL technologies and document models with naturally occurring false triggers in nodal locations to understand site configurations and sensor responses.
- Conduct impulse assessment utilizing historic modeled sources, geophysical and other data input sources provided by Government.
Requirements:
- MS in Physics, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Geophysics, or related field and eight (8) or more years of relevant experience including geophysical data.
- In lieu of MS degree and eight years of experience, will accept a PhD and Four (4) or more years of relevant experience.
- Active TS Clearance with SCI eligibility.
- Four (4) or more years of experience in digital signal processing (detection, feature extraction, etc.), time-series analysis, linear and vector algebra, Fourier and spectral analysis, or related scientific computing.
- Four (4) or more years of Scientific data modeling. Four (4) or more years of experience utilizing MATLAB.
- Four (4) or more years of experience with Oracle, SQL, Linux/UNIX, Python, C, Fortran.
- Research technical issues and prepare reports. Ability to identify and solve problems.
- Manage time and resources.Delegate implementation plans to subordinate members of group.
- Contact with the customer/provide customer support.
- Interpersonal and communication skills.
- Background and drug screening check.
- Must be a US citizen.
Preferred Requirements:
- PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Geophysics, or related field.
- AFTAC Experience.
- NUDET data collection and analysis.
Physical Demands or Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The majority of the time is spent in an office setting.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance, visi n, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
- Frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401k immediate vesting with company match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account with company contributions
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Bonuses for performance
- Voluntary life/accidental death and dismemberment
- Educational assistance and special training programs
- Voluntary benefits (accidental, critical illness, whole life)
- Group life insurance (Company paid)
- Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (Company paid)
- Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Leave, Jury Duty, and Military Leave
- Health and fitness reimbursement
- Referral bonuses
- Employee discounts on various services and products
Equal Opportunities:
ZelTech is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, military status, genetic predisposition, or any other basis protected by law.
