Research Scientist II
Leidos
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $87,100 - $157,450 per year
About the role
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment used in monitoring physical phenomena.
- Use digital and analog electronic equipment to diagnose and repair instruments.
- Support researchers by ensuring timely problem resolution.
- Maintain appropriate project log books and documents.
- Maintain and operate liquid nitrogen plant and gas cylinders.
- Provide manual labor as needed, including excavating buried experiments.
- Maintain accurate inventory of spare parts and laboratory supplies.
- Train as the backup Emergency Operations Center (EOC) commander for emergencies.
- Assist with overall Emergency Response trainings and activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, Aeronautical, or other Engineering, Astronomy, Astrophysics, or Physics.
- Two years’ experience in laboratory or observatory technical work.
- Two years of leadership and/or supervisory experience, or four years of combined leadership and technical experience.
- General electronic troubleshooting experience, with a minimum of two years of experience in the use of bench testing equipment.
- Soldering experience a plus.
- Experience working with diverse groups of people in high stress situations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Must be organized, able to multi-task, and able to work without direct supervision.
Benefits
- Health and Wellness programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave
- Retirement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
troubleshootingrepairdiagnosissolderinginventory managementmanual laborproject documentationemergency response trainingbench testing equipmentliquid nitrogen plant operation
Soft Skills
leadershipsupervisory experiencecommunicationorganizationmulti-taskingproblem resolutionteamworkadaptabilitystress managementtraining
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeEngineering degreeAstrophysics degreePhysics degree