Thermal Science Team Research Scientist
Description The Leidos Civil Group is seeking a Research Scientist for its Research Support Services (RSS) contract for the Department of Energy's (DOE) National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) in Morgantown, WV and Pittsburgh, PA.
The candidate will support the Turbines Field Work Proposal (FWP) in two tasks, Pressure Gain Combustion and Ammonia Combustion for Gas Turbine Engines.
These two tasks support NETL's Thermal Sciences team, Energy Conversion Engineering Directorate.
The successful candidate will work in a team of NETL researchers whose responsibilities include:
developing and apply advanced high-speed laser diagnostics in a hydrogen-fueled rotating detonation engine, operation of a high temperature, high pressure gas cell to support the development of FTIR and TDLAS diagnostics, perform experiments to assess the viability ammonia as a fuel; includes development and application of advanced diagnostics for determination of laminar flame speed and species concentrations, design, fabrication, and operation of a model gas turbine combustor for use with ammonia, including developing associated LabVIEW controls.
The incumbent is expected to disseminate the research by preparing and presenting technical papers and reports.
The successful candidate will also lend support to the analysis of related NETL aero-thermal projects.
Location:
This position is primarily onsite at the NETL campus in Pittsburgh, PA or Morgantown, WV.
However, 1 day a week may be allowed for telework.
Primary Responsibilities / Specific tasks include, but are not limited to:
Responsible for meeting task requirements of NETL and LRST managers in attaining goals established for the NETL Pressure Gain Combustion and Ammonia Combustion teams, as well as RIC programsResponsible for providing R&D technical support for the NETL Pressure Gain Combustion and Ammonia Combustion teams.
Responsible for assisting the Pressure Gain Combustion team onDeveloping and applying advanced high-speed laser diagnostics in a hydrogen-fueled rotating detonation engineOperation of a high temperature, high pressure gas cell to support the development of FTIR and TDLAS diagnosticsResponsible for assisting the Ammonia Combustion team onPerforming experiments to assess the viability ammonia as a fuel; includes development and application of advanced diagnostics for determination of laminar flame speed and species concentrationsDesign, fabrication, and operation of a model gas turbine combustor for use with ammonia, including associated LabVIEW controlsActive participation in group meetings of the Pressure Gain Combustion and Ammonia Combustion teams, well as other task related meetingsAnalyzing experimental data from laboratory tests and published data from other authors.
Assisting in the preparation of technical papers, reports, conference papers, and annual and quarterly reports.
Presenting the results of the research at technical conferences and publishing in archival journals.
Required Education, Experience & Other:
PhD in physics, mechanical engineering, energy, materials science, or a closely related field1
years experience in a combination of the following:
Combustion, fluid mechanics and thermodynamics, laser diagnostics, optics and optical designBasic knowledge of operation of combustion test facilities and experience with instrumentation for measurement of flow rates, pressures, and temperatures.
Experience with designing & conducting experimentsExperience with high-speed diagnostics (laser-based and/or conventional).
Experience withimage processing analysis and advanced data reduction techniques.
Experience using LabVIEW software.
Demonstrated proficiency in collaborating technical findings with external research organizations such as research laboratories and/or academic institutions.
Ability to document and present research results, including using power point presentations and making podium presentations at technical meetings.
Ability to work effectively with other research personnel sharing the laboratories to maintain good housekeeping and safe operations.
Must be able to meet the requirements for gaining access to work on the NETL campus Preferred
Qualifications:
Ability to work independently as well with a team of researchers.
Skilled in approaching the problem with the help of existing scholarly articles and/or simulation driven design to arrive at solutions.
Ability to collaborate effectively and provide support to a multidisciplinary/multi-organization team of co-investigators from diverse disciplines.
Present design ideas and findings succinctly and provide assistance to obtain solutions during the process.
Skilled in evaluation of experimental data obtained from steady state and transient conditions and developing simplified models for the same purposeExperience with laser diagnostic techniques including particle image velocimetry (PIV), planar laser induced fluorescence (PLIF), infrared (IR) imaging, schlieren imaging, tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy (TDLAS), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy.
Ability to apply available software packagesAutodesk Inventor orany equivalent CAD softwarePython LabVIEW Come join the Leidos Research Support Team supporting the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), where you'll be able to work side by side conducting research with world-class scientists and engineers using state of the art equipment to contribute to new areas of basic and applied research; discover, integrate, and mature technology solutions to enhance the nation's energy foundation and protect the environment for future generations.
You will contribute to the development of patents, written reports, journal articles, and contribute to presentations on findings, highlights, and innovative solutions in DOE-sanctioned meetings, scientific conferences, and national committees.
Explore the Research Support Services (RSS) contract for the U.
S.
Department of Energy's (DOE) National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) here - Salary Range for this position:
$95K to $105K Pay Range:
Pay Range $78,000.
00 - $120,000.
00 - $162,000.
00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary.
Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Recommended Skills Autodesk Inventor Cad Diagnostic Skills Energy Technology Enterprise Application Software Experimentation Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The candidate will support the Turbines Field Work Proposal (FWP) in two tasks, Pressure Gain Combustion and Ammonia Combustion for Gas Turbine Engines.
These two tasks support NETL's Thermal Sciences team, Energy Conversion Engineering Directorate.
The successful candidate will work in a team of NETL researchers whose responsibilities include:
developing and apply advanced high-speed laser diagnostics in a hydrogen-fueled rotating detonation engine, operation of a high temperature, high pressure gas cell to support the development of FTIR and TDLAS diagnostics, perform experiments to assess the viability ammonia as a fuel; includes development and application of advanced diagnostics for determination of laminar flame speed and species concentrations, design, fabrication, and operation of a model gas turbine combustor for use with ammonia, including developing associated LabVIEW controls.
The incumbent is expected to disseminate the research by preparing and presenting technical papers and reports.
The successful candidate will also lend support to the analysis of related NETL aero-thermal projects.
Location:
This position is primarily onsite at the NETL campus in Pittsburgh, PA or Morgantown, WV.
However, 1 day a week may be allowed for telework.
Primary Responsibilities / Specific tasks include, but are not limited to:
Responsible for meeting task requirements of NETL and LRST managers in attaining goals established for the NETL Pressure Gain Combustion and Ammonia Combustion teams, as well as RIC programsResponsible for providing R&D technical support for the NETL Pressure Gain Combustion and Ammonia Combustion teams.
Responsible for assisting the Pressure Gain Combustion team onDeveloping and applying advanced high-speed laser diagnostics in a hydrogen-fueled rotating detonation engineOperation of a high temperature, high pressure gas cell to support the development of FTIR and TDLAS diagnosticsResponsible for assisting the Ammonia Combustion team onPerforming experiments to assess the viability ammonia as a fuel; includes development and application of advanced diagnostics for determination of laminar flame speed and species concentrationsDesign, fabrication, and operation of a model gas turbine combustor for use with ammonia, including associated LabVIEW controlsActive participation in group meetings of the Pressure Gain Combustion and Ammonia Combustion teams, well as other task related meetingsAnalyzing experimental data from laboratory tests and published data from other authors.
Assisting in the preparation of technical papers, reports, conference papers, and annual and quarterly reports.
Presenting the results of the research at technical conferences and publishing in archival journals.
Required Education, Experience & Other:
PhD in physics, mechanical engineering, energy, materials science, or a closely related field1
years experience in a combination of the following:
Combustion, fluid mechanics and thermodynamics, laser diagnostics, optics and optical designBasic knowledge of operation of combustion test facilities and experience with instrumentation for measurement of flow rates, pressures, and temperatures.
Experience with designing & conducting experimentsExperience with high-speed diagnostics (laser-based and/or conventional).
Experience withimage processing analysis and advanced data reduction techniques.
Experience using LabVIEW software.
Demonstrated proficiency in collaborating technical findings with external research organizations such as research laboratories and/or academic institutions.
Ability to document and present research results, including using power point presentations and making podium presentations at technical meetings.
Ability to work effectively with other research personnel sharing the laboratories to maintain good housekeeping and safe operations.
Must be able to meet the requirements for gaining access to work on the NETL campus Preferred
Qualifications:
Ability to work independently as well with a team of researchers.
Skilled in approaching the problem with the help of existing scholarly articles and/or simulation driven design to arrive at solutions.
Ability to collaborate effectively and provide support to a multidisciplinary/multi-organization team of co-investigators from diverse disciplines.
Present design ideas and findings succinctly and provide assistance to obtain solutions during the process.
Skilled in evaluation of experimental data obtained from steady state and transient conditions and developing simplified models for the same purposeExperience with laser diagnostic techniques including particle image velocimetry (PIV), planar laser induced fluorescence (PLIF), infrared (IR) imaging, schlieren imaging, tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy (TDLAS), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy.
Ability to apply available software packagesAutodesk Inventor orany equivalent CAD softwarePython LabVIEW Come join the Leidos Research Support Team supporting the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), where you'll be able to work side by side conducting research with world-class scientists and engineers using state of the art equipment to contribute to new areas of basic and applied research; discover, integrate, and mature technology solutions to enhance the nation's energy foundation and protect the environment for future generations.
You will contribute to the development of patents, written reports, journal articles, and contribute to presentations on findings, highlights, and innovative solutions in DOE-sanctioned meetings, scientific conferences, and national committees.
Explore the Research Support Services (RSS) contract for the U.
S.
Department of Energy's (DOE) National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) here - Salary Range for this position:
$95K to $105K Pay Range:
Pay Range $78,000.
00 - $120,000.
00 - $162,000.
00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary.
Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Recommended Skills Autodesk Inventor Cad Diagnostic Skills Energy Technology Enterprise Application Software Experimentation Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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