Computer Scientist (NWS 00926)

Location:  Livermore, CA
Title:   Compu ter Scientist (NWS 00926)

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 Atmospheric, Earth and Energy Division (AEED) has an opening for a Computer Scientist with experience and understanding of seismic instrumentation, software development applied to seismic signal processing and data management supporting the research activity performed by the Geophysical Monitoring Program (GMP) at LLNL. The successful candidate will participate in spiral software development and software applications for US DoD partners collaborating with the GMP. The successful candidate will be responsible for communications with the software end users, including DoD partners and GMP scientists. 

This position may require the employee to have the flexibility to work overtime, shift, and/or weekends to accomplish goals. The selected candidate will be required to pass various on-site training modules to pursue work assignments. 

Essential Duties 
- Maintain seismic monitoring specialized software and equipment at LLNL. 
- Collaborate and communicate with the GMP software development team and DoD and software end users on a regular basis. 
- Build and test software and toolkits and provide recommendations on new technologies that support and enhance GMP monitoring capabilities. 
- Participate in spiral software development and software applications for US DoD partners collaborating with the GMP. 
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Proficient in Java programming language. 
- Proficient with Earthworm seismic sensor monitoring and processing software. 
- Experience with KMI ETNA2 strong motion sensor, related configuration and networking. 
- Experience with database-related software and hardware. 
- Experience with specialized seismic recording instrumentation and communication. 
- Experience with computer networking and firewalls. 
- Experience with communications with seismic monitoring partners at DoD. 
- Demonstrated ability to work well with team members and good communication and presentation skills. 

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 Show phone number or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation ( 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.

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