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KBR Inc
Senior Geophysicist
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What they do
A Geophysicist applies knowledge of geology and physics to finding mineral resources and petroleum reservoirs, mitigating natural hazards, finding archeological relics, and assessing sites for environmental remediation. Usually skilled in data management and analysis using tools such as Python, MATLAB and GIS.
$105,031 / year median in Florida
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Senior Geophysicist Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely. KBR has a dynamic opportunity for professional growth! We are looking for a Senior Geophysicist to provide scientific and engineering support to the Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC), located on Patrick SFB, FL. AFTAC's vital mission is to operate and maintain the U.S. Atomic Energy Detection System (USAEDS) to monitor compliance with nuclear treaties and detect nuclear explosions underground, underwater, in the atmosphere, and in space.
- Must be a US Citizen
- Must have a fully adjudicated (not an interim) Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Apply advanced geophysical and seismological principles to directly support AFTAC's global nuclear explosion monitoring mission.
- Analyze complex waveform data from seismic, hydroacoustic, and infrasound networks to detect, locate, and characterize potential nuclear events.
- Develop, evaluate, and implement advanced methodologies to lower event detection thresholds and improve discrimination between natural geophysical activity (e.g., earthquakes) and artificial explosions.
- Collaborate with government scientists, analysts, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive technical reports, scientific briefings, and analytical tools that support nuclear treaty monitoring objectives.
EDUCATION
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