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Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
Research Scientist II
Location
United States
Posted
93 days ago
Salary
$87.1K - $157.5K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Research Scientist II
Leidos
• 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.
Job 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
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