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Physicist (NWS 00921) North Wind Group - 2.8 Livermore, CA Job Details $178.87 an hour 3 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Tuition reimbursement 401(k) matching Qualifications Professional development support Q Clearance Mentoring Design engineering
Full Job Description Location:
Livermore, CA Title:
Physicist (NWS 00921)
THIS POSITION IS SHORT TERM, MAX 1000 HOURS PER CALENDAR YEAR
North Wind Services (NWS) is a high performing, low risk company with a successful history of contributing to their client's missions. NWS executes and manages a wide range of technical services such as environmental investigation and restoration, construction, demolition, radioactive and hazardous waste management, public communication/involvement, information management, health and safety, industrial hygiene, and emergency response/HAZMAT services. North Wind Services is actively seeking individuals who can contribute to national security within the science, technology, and engineering fields as part of our supplemental labor team at vital federal research and development installations supporting the Department of Energy. Qualified applicants must be a US citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy. Successful candidates will be employees of NWS supporting the missions of their federal client, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in Livermore, CA. Pay, benefits, Human Resources, and employment management functions are all provided by NWS. As an NWS employee working at LLNL, within the client's environment, you will complete day-to-day tasks, with direction from technical personnel directly employed by LLNL. The Strategic Deterrence Directorate has an opening in the Design Physics Division for an experienced Physicist to provide guidance and insight at technical meetings. The successful candidate will be relied upon as a technical reviewer of periodic program milestones. With minimal supervision, the successful candidate will mentor new design physicists supporting the program. Essential Duties Successfully mentor design physics staff. Review technical analyses as needed within the department for deliver to sponsor. Provide successful mentorship with multiple physicists of wide-ranging experience levels. Perform all other job duties as assigned. Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Ph.D. in Physics or Engineering, or the equivalent of 15+ years of experience supporting weapon design and design physics. Currently holds an active DOE Q clearance. Extensive experience with design physics tools and weapon design. Demonstrated experience mentoring new designers and working in a diverse team environment. Strong background in assessing primary components of stockpile systems, delivering presentations, and mentoring junior designers.
Special Requirements Pre-Placement Medical Exam :
A job-related pre-placement medical examination may be required.
Pre-employment drug test:
External applicants selected for this position will be required to pass a post offer, pre-employment drug test.
Anticipated Government Clearance Level:
Q (position will be cleared to this level). Applicants who are selected will be subject to a federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matters. In addition, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold multiple citizenships (U.S. and another country), you may be required to renounce your non-U.S. citizenship before a DOE L or Q clearance will be processed/granted. North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave, and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people. For more information about benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline +1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation (https://northwindgrp.com/careers/request-for-reasonable-accommodation-confidential/) form to get assistance. North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information NW collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here: https://northwindgrp.com/wp-com (https://northwindgrp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/HRP-5047-California-Privacy-Policy.pdf) .
