Company Description
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Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.
We are committed to a diverse and equitable workforce with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, experiences, and perspectives. This is essential to innovation and creativity for continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.
Pay Range
$123,960.00 – $166,992.00 Annually for the SES.2 level
$148,650.00 – $200,328.00 Annually for the SES.3 level
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. Many factors are taken into consideration when setting starting pay including education, experience, the external labor market, and internal equity.
Job Description
We have an opening for an Applied Physicist/Engineer to support several projects in the plasma engineering group. You will work on z-pinch and dense plasma focus fusion experiments, compact neutron source experiments, building and using radiation and plasma diagnostics, and other technically challenging problems. You will be responsible for developing and executing new measurement techniques to help diagnose the physics of z-pinch plasmas and the associated neutron yield while bringing innovation and technical excellence to bear on challenging technical problems. You will travel as necessary to interact with sponsors and customers. Opportunities exist for collaborations with the Fusion Energy Sciences Program. This position is in the National Security Engineering Division (NSED), within the Engineering Directorate.
This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.
In this role you will
- Operate and conduct experimental campaigns to assess z-pinch plasma devices on pulsed-power-driven devices.
- Use and upgrade existing suite of diagnostics and analysis tools to improve understanding of plasma physics and neutron production.
- Compose periodic progress reports and update safety plans/work control documents (WCD’s) in accordance with experimental needs.
- Maintain an awareness of technical literature in assigned areas.
- Conduct and prepare written analyses and verbal briefings that capture and communicate research results.
- Publish research results in peer-reviewed scientific or technical journals and present results at external conferences seminars and/or technical meetings.
- Travel as necessary to interact with sponsors and customers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional job responsibilities, at the SES.3 level
- Provide solutions to complex problems that require in-depth analysis and the creative use of established and/or innovative methods in the areas of diagnostic development and improving neutron yield.
- Serve as a technical expert in formal and ad hoc groups assembled to address pressing imaging and radiation source applications in national security.
- Propose, contrive, and conduct in-depth briefings to advise management and government sponsors.
- Propose and execute significant experiment campaigns to substantiate programmatic goals.
Qualifications
- No clearance required. However, if your assignment is longer than 179 days cumulatively within a calendar year, you must go through the Personal Identity Verification process. This process includes completing an online background investigation form and receiving approval of the background check. (This process does not apply to foreign nationals.) For additional information, please see DOE Order 472.2.
- Bachelor’s degree in Plasma Physics, Nuclear Engineering, or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Broad experience in operation and analysis of plasma experiments and plasma physics / radiation diagnostics.
- Experience working with vacuum systems, pulsed power systems, neutron time-of-flight systems, imaging systems, antenna-based electromagnetic probe design and use, laser interferometry / polarimetry, optical spectroscopy, or neutron imaging.
- Comprehensive knowledge of plasma physics or nuclear engineering.
- Experience authoring and delivering technical and scientific reports, presentations and publications.
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical information and provide advice to management.
- Ability to travel.
Additional qualifications at the SES.3 level
- Advanced knowledge in pulsed-power-driven plasma experiments or pulsed fusion experiments.
- Significant experience in designing novel diagnostics or engineered solutions to diagnose and improve neutron yield in plasma.
- Ability to lead independent work.
Qualifications We Desire
- PhD in Plasma Physics, Nuclear Engineering, or a related field.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Position Information
This is a Flexible Term appointment, which is for a definite period not to exceed six years. If final candidate is a Career Indefinite employee, Career Indefinite status may be maintained (should funding allow).
Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?
- Flexible Benefits Package
- 401(k)
- Relocation Assistance
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
- Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) – visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity
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- Employee engagement – visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/employee-engagement
Security Clearance
None required. However, if your assignment is longer than 179 days cumulatively within a calendar year, you must go through the Personal Identity Verification process. This process includes completing an online background investigation form and receiving approval of the background check. (This process does not apply to foreign nationals.)
Pre-Employment Drug Test
External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
We invite you to review the Equal Employment Opportunity posters which include EEO is the Law and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.
Reasonable Accommodation
Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request.
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