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Science and Technology on a Mission! For more than 60 years, the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has applied science and technology to make the world a safer place. We have an opening for an Engineer within the Ultrafast Optical & Electronic Systems Group. The group consists of a diverse team of scientists and engineers with expertise in: lasers, optics, photonics, nonlinear optics, semiconductor optics, ultrafast diagnostics, high speed / ultra-wideband RF electronics, wideband communications, photonic analog/digital conversion, digital signal processing, simulation and modeling. This position is in the Materials Engineering Division (MED), within the Engineering Directorate. This position will be filled at either the SES.1 or SES.2 level depending on your qualifications. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if you are selected at the higher level. Essential Duties - Work under general direction to research and contribute to the development of advanced optical, laser, photonic, and/or electronic systems for various applications in high energy laser systems, defense, radar, communications, ultrafast sources and diagnostics, arbitrary waveform generation, sensing, and high-speed instrumentation. - Collaborate with other team members in the design, implementation, and qualification of cutting edge R&D systems. - Conduct experiments and/or perform end-to-end modeling of novel system designs. - Work closely with engineers, technicians, and integration experts from LLNL and its sponsors in all aspects of system development. - Contribute to project/program milestone completion and provide solution to problems of limited complexity using standard techniques and methodologies. - Perform other duties as assigned. In Addition at the SES.2 Level - Document development activities, write reports, and deliver design reviews and project briefings. - Define and prioritize tasks and goals to ensure project needs are addressed in a timely and efficient manner. - Work independently and with teams to solve moderately complex problems that require analysis and creative use of established techniques and methods. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, or other technical area or the equivalent combination of education and related experience. - Fundamental knowledge in one or more of the following areas: lasers, optics, photonics, nonlinear optics, semiconductor optics, ultrafast diagnostics, high-speed / ultra-wideband RF electronics, photonic analog/digital conversion, RF design, antennas, communications, digital signal processing, simulation and/or modeling. - Sufficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to interact with a multidisciplinary research team, author technical and scientific reports and papers, document analysis, and deliver scientific presentations. - Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team. In Addition at the SES.2 Level - Experience performing independent work with technical objectives, comprehensive knowledge of concepts, and ability to demonstrate full competency. - Comprehensive knowledge and experience modeling / experimentally characterizing optical systems. - Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical information. Desired Qualifications - Master's degree in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, or related field. - Experience working with ultrafast laser sources (ps-fs), fiber optic equipment, and/or high-speed RF equipment. - Experience with Matlab, Labview. Pre-Employment Drug Test: External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to 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. Security Clearance: This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. 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. Note: This is a Career Indefinite position. Lab employees and external candidates may be considered for this position. About Us Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), located in the San Francisco Bay Area (East Bay), is a premier applied science laboratory that is part of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) within the Department of Energy (DOE). LLNL's mission is strengthening national security by developing and applying cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering that respond with vision, quality, integrity, and technical excellence to scientific issues of national importance. The Laboratory has a current annual budget of about $1.8 billion, employing approximately 6,500 employees. LLNL is an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer. 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, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Science and Technology on a Mission! For more than 60 years, the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has applied science and technology to make the world a safer place. We have multiple openings for Process Control Systems Engineers to participate in the development and implementation of distributed process control systems for a variety of large research and development projects such as radar, accelerator and laser-based systems.in support of national security missions. This position is in the National Security Engineering Division (NSED) within the Engineering Directorate at LLNL. This position will be filled at either the SES.2 or SES.3 level depending on your qualifications. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if you are selected at the higher level. Essential Duties - Develop moderately complex to complex system control strategies and applications. - Develop LabVIEW applications for supervisory, automated processing and/or device level controls. - Ensure that Engineering safety standards are met on all projects. - Document all designs and implement software under configuration management. - Refine and manage the system requirement specifications and control software design. - Participate in formal and informal code and design reviews. - Maintain a close interface with the various programmatic and project elements to ensure effective teamwork and end-user communication. - Work as a team member with physicists, engineers, computer scientists, and external vendors. - Perform other duties as assigned. In Addition, at the SES.3 Level - Independently research and provide solutions to complex problems that require in-depth analysis to advance the architecture of the control system. - Develop complex applications in LabVIEW and other suitable technologies and deploy systems into the lab and the field. - Utilize advanced knowledge to develop, design, implement complex software; develop and execute test plans, guide the completion of projects and contribute to the development of organizational goals. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field or the equivalent combination of education and relevant previous experience. - Comprehensive knowledge of and experience in development of embedded controls, data acquisition and computer interfacing. - Experience with the application, use, and programming of moderately complex to complex real time control systems. - Experience with the systems and software engineering process for generation of requirements, design documents, configuration control, and preparation of test plans and user documentation utilizing broadly defined principles. - Experience working effectively in a dynamic multidisciplinary environment, which includes working with scientists, engineers, technicians, and designers. - Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical information. In Addition, at the SES.3 Level - Advanced knowledge of or certification in LabVIEW development by National Instruments. - Advanced knowledge of and significant experience with real-time controls hardware and timing systems. - Significant experience in the development of complex control system architectures. Desired Qualifications - Master's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. - Experience in object-oriented programming design and languages (e.g., C++, Java). - Knowledge of robotics, instrumentation, and process engineering. Pre-Employment Drug Test: External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to 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. Security Clearance: This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. 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. Note: This is a Career Indefinite position. Lab employees and external candidates may be considered for this position. About Us Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), located in the San Francisco Bay Area (East Bay), is a premier applied science laboratory that is part of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) within the Department of Energy (DOE). LLNL's mission is strengthening national security by developing and applying cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering that respond with vision, quality, integrity, and technical excellence to scientific issues of national importance. The Laboratory has a current annual budget of about $1.8 billion, employing approximately 6,500 employees. LLNL is an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer. 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, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Science and Technology on a Mission! For more than 60 years, the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has applied science and technology to make the world a safer place. The National Ignition Facility (NIF) has an opening for a multidiscipline Manufacturing and Supply Chain Engineer. You will work as a liaison between various NIF engineering groups and other LLNL organizations to orchestrate requirements definition, project planning, configuration management, make-buy decisions, development of acquisition strategies, and associated execution on a variety of customized-commercial and NIF-designed scientific systems, along with a variety of ancillary hardware, and electronics, identifying opportunities to increase efficiency by implementing creative solutions and process improvements. You will communicate concepts, designs, and methods developed by yourself and with scientific/engineering colleagues to suppliers while providing a means for incorporation of supplier-developed concepts, designs, and methods, in the final product and testing. This position is in the Laser Systems Engineering and Operations (LSEO) Division of the Engineering Directorate. This position will be filled at either the TSS.2 or TSS.3 level depending on your qualifications. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if you are selected at the higher level. Essential Duties - Independently develop sourcing solutions for NIF's engineering groups while assisting with requirements definition, industry research, design for manufacturability, for prototyping and early fabrication/assembly/test of mechanical, electrical, optical, controls, systems. - Follow defined policies and practices to build consensus on make-buy decisions, bid-to-award strategies, build-to-print vs. to-performance considerations, acquisition/contracting approach, etc. Work closely with engineering/technical teams to ensure that all stakeholder needs are satisfied in a cost-efficient and schedule-compliant manner while meeting all the business and technical goals of the project. - From study of CAD models/drawings, interviews with technical team members, and other resources, write and secure release of Statement of Works/Specifications, cost estimates, schedules, justifications, and other documents for each solicitation's technical package. From industry surveys, colleagues' knowledge, develop bid lists by matching candidate suppliers' technical capabilities with work-scopes. - Analyze suppliers' proposals and technical data. Interface with LLNL Procurement and other organizations to address technical and business issues. Status suppliers' continued progress and ensure timely/successful completion. Provide regular updates to stakeholders; recognize when to develop and initiate work-around to obstacles. - Work with Manufacturer's Resource Planning (MRP) Specialists to provide engineering solutions to a diverse range of moderate to complex issues that require analysis to advise engineering groups in their configuration of NIF's MRP system for each new system: EBoM-to-MBoM creation (Engineering Bill-of-Material, Manufacturing Bill-of-Material), make-buy decisions, serialization considerations, structure of Work Orders, spares planning, structure of site registry. Orchestrate regular meetings to review shortage reports. - Identify and address issues associated with each acquisition in safety, export control, intellectual property, legal/regulatory structures, configuration management, knowledge transfer, etc; look for opportunities to implement process improvements. - Visit various LLNL/NIF labs/assembly areas and travel to suppliers' facilities to assess progress from a project-management perspective, determine and provide necessary guidance/assistance, identify and mitigate risks, etc. Serve as technical point contact with select suppliers and associated subcontract analysts. Use WebEx as an alternative to travel as appropriate. - Perform other duties as assigned. In addition, at the TSS.3 Level - Provide the overall vision of how to realize a complete product/system, then build consensus and "make-it-happen." - Effectively engage as customer/driver for troubleshooting and extending NIF's commercial-based/highly-customized Manufacturing Resources Planning (MRP) system. - Identify inefficiencies in the organizational processes associated with the above activities and develop/implement improvements. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field or the equivalent combination of education and related experience with ability to perform independent work. - Comprehensive knowledge and experience in one or more of: research, design, analysis, prototyping, early fabrication/assembly/test, engineering data management, engineering-process improvement, configuration management, MRP, work control, or configuration management. - Experience managing multiple priorities on diverse engineering projects of moderately complex scopes which have included development of new technologies. - Experience preparing requirements documents, statements of work/specifications, cost estimates, schedules, and other engineering reports. - Experience working in Windchill Product Lifecycle Management software and/or Configuration management system or equivalent. - Experience in work-breakdown, scheduling, cost-estimating, earned-value, configuration management, change control, and other project management tools. - Awareness of commercial/business practices and incentives. Understanding of limitations resulting from various regulations typical in a taxpayer-funded environment. - Possess proficient written, verbal, feedback and presentation communication skills necessary to interact effectively with multi-disciplinary teams in various roles. In addition, at the TSS.3 Level - Significant experience in successful engineering and/or organizational-process re-design, including prior experience leading associated organizational change. - Significant experience with implementation/configuration of an MRP system, with responsibility for user/organizational aspects. - Significant experience building consensus, under minimal direction, across a wide-range of engineering and organizational disciplines. Desired Qualifications - Master's degree in Business or Engineering. - Experience with taxpayer-funded (e.g., state university or federal government) acquisition regulations, intellectual property practices, or export control guidelines. Experience working with classified/information/documents. - Experience in engineering of one or more of: high-vacuum systems, laser-mechanical, electro-optical systems, scientific, physics, high-speed electronics, pulse power, or nuclear diagnostic system. Pre-Employment Drug Test: External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to 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. Security Clearance: This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. 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. Note: This is a Career Indefinite position. Lab employees and external candidates may be considered for this position. About Us Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), located in the San Francisco Bay Area (East Bay), is a premier applied science laboratory that is part of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) within the Department of Energy (DOE). LLNL's mission is strengthening national security by developing and applying cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering that respond with vision, quality, integrity, and technical excellence to scientific issues of national importance. The Laboratory has a current annual budget of about $1.8 billion, employing approximately 6,500 employees. LLNL is an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer. 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, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Science and Technology on a Mission! For more than 60 years, the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has applied science and technology to make the world a safer place. We have multiple openings for a Weapons Infrastructure Mechanical Engineer. You will plan, manage, and execute infrastructure recapitalization projects to support capabilities in high explosives, warhead test and evaluation, special nuclear materials, engineering fabrication and inspection, environmental testing, physics performance and evaluation, and other critical stockpile infrastructure. The infrastructure projects are tied to capability delivery to support LEP experimental, test, and evaluation development schedules for the W80-4 LEP and the W78 replacement projects. These positions are in the Defense Technologies Engineering Division (DTED), within the Engineering Directorate. These positions will be filled at either the SES.3 or SES.4 level depending on your qualifications. Additional job responsibilities will be assigned if you are selected at the higher level. Essential Duties - Develop requirements, designs, project scope, costs, schedule, and risk plan to field and execute projects focused on special facilities and programmatic equipment such as ultraprecision machine tools or inspection, coordinate measuring machines, off the shelf equipment such as thermal ovens or environmental chambers for high explosives and/or unique custom program equipment that requires collaborating with SMEs to first write statements of work, and their integration with real property (facility). - Develop and implement rigorous project management methods and tools to ensure successful execution of special equipment and infrastructure projects. - Review, write, and develop technical specifications and drawings. - Prepare supporting health and safety documentation that is aligned with the Integrated Safety Management (ISM) requirement and participate in design and Management Prestart Reviews. - Collaborate with mission support organizations in Operations and Business (O&B), Environmental Safety and Health (ES&H), and Science, Technology and Engineering (ST&E) to direct successful project execution. - Lead a team of specialists consisting of supply chain management (procurement), facility operations, Environmental Safety and Health (ES&H), Weapons Program, and technical subject matter experts (SME). - Apply advanced technical knowledge and methodologies to guide successful completion of project and organizational goals and serve as primary technical contact on various tasks and projects. - Manage highly complex multidisciplinary design projects performed by outside engineering firms subcontracted to perform engineering design services to supplement internal engineering capability. - Perform other duties as assigned. In Addition at the SES.4 Level - Lead highly complex internal multidisciplinary engineering projects as the Project Lead or Design Manager with overall responsibility for developing technical criteria, budgets, schedules, and deliverables. - Provide subject matter expertise in conventional facility mechanical engineering design, the California Mechancial and Plumbing Codes, and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. - Provide leadership and mentor junior staff members. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field or an equivalent combination of education and related experience. Professional registration as a Mechanical Engineer. - Advanced knowledge of hardware design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning. - Significant experience effectively managing projects and ability to organize and conduct rigorous design and project reviews. - Ability to devise solutions for complex technical requirements. - Ability to take initiative to develop innovative solutions for successful project execution. - Ability to effectively manage (organize, direct, and monitor schedule and budgets) multiple projects concurrently and to reprioritize and change programmatic direction depending on emergent requests. - Significant experience interacting effectively with all levels of technical staff, program stakeholders, managers, and vendors. - Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical or operational information and provide advice to management, regulators, reviewers, and stakeholders. In Addition at the SES.4 Level - Substantial experience and subject matter expertise in special equipment mechanical engineering and Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) certification compliance. - Substantial experience developing and implementing creative solutions to a diverse range of highly complex problems and in providing technical leadership for highly complex projects requiring detailed planning, scheduling, and budget management. Ability to lead and mentor junior staff members. - Substantial experience delivering infrastructure to support technical capabilities integrating both scientific equipment and facilities modernization. Desired Qualifications - Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field and understanding of system engineering principles and practices. Professional Engineer registration in the State of California. - Experience using AutoCAD, REVIT, Microstation, ProE/CREO, or Intergraph PDS drawing applications. - Design specialized mechanical systems for cleanroom and high explosive (HE) facilities such as dust collection systems, HEPA filtration, and other specialized systems along with experience with commercial and/or industrial control systems, Automated Logic Corporation (ALC) systems, and infrastructure for building automation systems, mechanical system testing, balancing, commissioning, and knowledge of energy efficiency technologies and practices. Pre-Placement Medical Exam: A job related pre-placement medical examination may be required. Pre-Employment Drug Test: External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to 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. Security Clearance: This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. 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. Note: This is an At Will appointment. Lab employees and external candidates may be considered for this position. About Us Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), located in the San Francisco Bay Area (East Bay), is a premier applied science laboratory that is part of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) within the Department of Energy (DOE). LLNL's mission is strengthening national security by developing and applying cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering that respond with vision, quality, integrity, and technical excellence to scientific issues of national importance. The Laboratory has a current annual budget of about $1.8 billion, employing approximately 6,500 employees. LLNL is an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer. 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, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Science and Technology on a Mission! For more than 60 years, the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has applied science and technology to make the world a safer place. We have an opening for an experienced computer scientist with a background in cyber security. You will lead research on topics related to cyber security for critical infrastructure systems and civilian networks and participate in strategy and business development for the Cyber and Infrastructure Resilience (CIR) program in the Global Security Principal Associate Directorate. This position is within the Global Security Computing Applications Division (GS-CAD) of the Computation Directorate. This position will be filled at either the SES.4 or SES.5 level depending on your qualifications. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if you are selected at the higher level. Essential Duties - Lead and support highly complex research projects requiring in-depth analysis and creative use of innovative methods in one or more of the following areas: critical infrastructure cyber security, information security, and cyber security. - Provide highly advanced technical leadership to cyber security projects; maintain and ensure excellence in execution of projects and ensure quality standards for deliverables; manage multiple parallel tasks and priorities of customers and stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met. - Develop new program growth opportunities through interactions with current and potential sponsors and the development of research proposals. - Partner with other cyber security experts internally and externally to share relevant knowledge, working to fulfill deliverables as a team. - Leverage existing work, internal resources and partnerships to develop new capabilities to increase the impact of LLNL. - Work closely with program leadership to ensure coordination and leveraging across the portfolio. - Actively participate in strategic planning for the Cyber and Infrastructure Resilience Program. - Perform other duties as assigned. In Addition at the SES.5 Level - Direct a portfolio of complex technical tasks and projects; set broad research/project vision and strategy and influence technical direction for Laboratory, self and/or others. - Provide highly innovative solutions to abstract complex problems/ideas and convert them into useable algorithms/software modules, and provide solutions that require in-depth analysis of multiple factors and the creative use of established methods. Qualifications - Master's Degree or PhD in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience. - Expert level application and development of software in C++, C, or Python (or equivalent), as well as experience developing software applications in Linux, macOS, and/or Windows environments. - In-depth knowledge of one or more of the following computer science disciplines: embedded systems, high performance computing, scientific data analysis, machine learning, systems programming, software engineering, and big data technologies. - Subject matter expert knowledge of multiple cyber security areas including network/protocol analysis, intrusion detection, cryptography, reverse engineering, incident response, malware analysis, and/or secure architectures. - Experience writing research proposals and securing sponsor funding. - Demonstrated ability to work independently while effectively managing concurrent technical tasks with competing priorities. - Ability to travel off-site for sponsor/customer interactions as well as knowledge building and community engagement. - Expert verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills necessary to effectively collaborate with internal and external teams to present and explain technical information and advise senior management; as well as diplomatic communication skills for interactions with sponsors/customers, and multi-lab teams. In Addition at the SES.5 Level - Expert knowledge of cyber security multiple cybersecurity areas including network/protocol analysis, intrusion detection, cryptography, reverse engineering, incident response, malware analysis, and/or secure architectures. - Expert analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills to develop creative solutions to complex problems. - Extensive experience managing projects, working with customers/sponsors, and/or developing proposals. Pre-Employment Drug Test: External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to 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. Security Clearance: This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. Also, you must have the ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access. If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. 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. Note: This is a Career Indefinite position. Lab employees and external candidates may be considered for this position. About Us Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), located in the San Francisco Bay Area (East Bay), is a premier applied science laboratory that is part of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) within the Department of Energy (DOE). LLNL's mission is strengthening national security by developing and applying cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering that respond with vision, quality, integrity, and technical excellence to scientific issues of national importance. The Laboratory has a current annual budget of about $1.5 billion, employing approximately 6,000 employees. LLNL is an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer. 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, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Science and Technology on a Mission! For more than 60 years, the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has applied science and technology to make the world a safer place. We have an opening for a Deputy Director in the Innovation and Partnerships Office (IPO) to provide technical expertise to the IPO Director in achieving our mission of growing the economy by advancing the development and commercialization of our scientific and technical discoveries, identifying and leveraging new economic opportunities that will strengthen U.S. industry in the global economy, and building and maintaining collaborative industrial partnerships. This position is in the Innovation and Partnership Office (IPO) within the Director's Office, Science and Technology. Essential Duties - Provide overall technical leadership, direction and management resources for the accomplishment of the IPO mission and manage relationships between IPO and other organizations including programs, organizations, scientists and engineers that generate intellectual property. - Interact regularly with technology transfer offices at other DOE National Laboratories, appropriate DOE and NNSA offices, private sector companies, the entrepreneurial investment community, and others as required. - Author reports and presentations that summarize LLNL IPO accomplishments and represent the Laboratory at meetings and conferences that involve the furtherance of the IPO mission. - Provide guidance in the management of IPO personnel including hiring, career development, and performance management. - Identify significant new opportunities for Laboratory partnerships, including the assessment of emerging opportunities and the development of strategies/tactics and recommendations to support innovation and partnerships at LLNL. - Establish and foster effective partnerships and relationships with local, state, and national stakeholders. - Formulate, establish, manage strategic plans for strengthening key business relationships and enhancing communications. - Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in a scientific, engineering or business discipline or the equivalent combination of education and related experience. - Significant experience negotiating complex contractual arrangements (e.g. technology licenses, partnerships agreements). - Significant experience working with private sector companies at the programmatic and executive levels. - In-depth knowledge of how new technology products and services grow into profitable businesses. - Significant experience with, and knowledge of, managerial and financial practices and the ability to effectively balance complex technical and budgetary priorities to achieve desired results. - Extensive experience planning and directing work, balancing scientific, programmatic, and research needs with operational requirements and managing within designated budget for effective mission accomplishment. - Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to explain, present, direct, negotiate, influence, and coordinate technical and programmatic activities over a wide range of topic areas with senior managers and staff internal and external to LLNL. - Expert technical and organizational problem-solving, decision-making, and leadership skills and judgment necessary to advise, counsel, recommend, and develop solutions on a wide variety of management level technical and programmatic issues. Desired Qualifications - Advanced degree in a scientific or engineering discipline. - Knowledge of, and experience with, the DOE National Laboratory system. - Significant experience in a technology transfer or similar role at a national laboratory, university or in industry. Pre-Employment Drug Test: External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to 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. Security Clearance: This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. 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. Note: This is a Career Indefinite position. Lab employees and external candidates may be considered for this position. About Us Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), located in the San Francisco Bay Area (East Bay), is a premier applied science laboratory that is part of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) within the Department of Energy (DOE). LLNL's mission is strengthening national security by developing and applying cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering that respond with vision, quality, integrity, and technical excellence to scientific issues of national importance. The Laboratory has a current annual budget of about $1.8 billion, employing approximately 6,500 employees. LLNL is an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer. 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, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Science and Technology on a Mission! For more than 60 years, the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has applied science and technology to make the world a safer place. We are seeking Nuclear Facility System Engineers to apply advanced technical knowledge in support of ongoing operations and modifications in three DOE Hazard Category 3 and several Hazard Category 2 nuclear facilities. You will apply advanced technical knowledge in the engineering area to develop conceptual ideas into workable and cost-effective solutions that support research and programmatic investigations of nuclear materials. These positions are in the Nuclear and Hazardous Operations Program. Essential Duties - Lead others in the development of solutions and approaches to complex problems and issues necessary to support plant operations, maintenance, and equipment troubleshooting using sound engineering judgment and advanced mechanical, electrical or structural engineering knowledge. - Develop and lead the technical review of facility/system related procedures and work instructions to ensure technical adequacy and ease of implementation. - Develop project design and other documents for operations, maintenance, and testing and provide solutions for complex engineering problems that may include ventilation/filtration, piping, electrical and instrumentation, radiation monitoring, or structural systems. - Provide engineering technical support for the repair, modification, and operation of assigned systems. - Identify, monitor, and provide recommendations for the timely procurement and assurance of adequate inventory of spare parts for assigned systems. - Monitor the operational status of assigned systems in order to anticipate the need for maintenance, repair, or replacement of components due to wear or aging, and prepare detailed reports to facility management on the findings. - Conduct reviews and provide advice to mid-level internal management, customers, and colleagues on hazards analysis, Documented Safety Analysis, and other safety, health, and environmental documentation activities in assigned areas. - Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in engineering or equivalent level of education and related technical experience. - Advanced knowledge of engineering standards and practices. - Significant experience in the design, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of facility mechanical, electrical or structural systems, including HVAC, filtration, electrical and instrumentation, radiation monitoring, and/or structural systems. - Advanced knowledge of and significant experience developing and reviewing calculations and specifications, drawings and sketches, and determining design criteria for facility mechanical and electrical modifications, renovations, and upgrades on numerous small projects and on occasional larger projects. - Ability to identify, develop and effectively communicate recommendations to facility and senior management regarding facility and safety equipment modifications with proven record of ability to implement recommendations. - Significant experience developing work process documents and safety documentation. - Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment which includes scientists, engineers, and technicians, and advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment. - Experience identifying, designing, and solving complex technical or multidisciplinary problems in a timely and cost effective manner. Pre-Employment Drug Test: External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to 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. Security Clearance: This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. 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. Note: This listing has multiple openings; these are Career Indefinite positions. Lab employees and external candidates may be considered for these positions. About Us Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), located in the San Francisco Bay Area (East Bay), is a premier applied science laboratory that is part of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) within the Department of Energy (DOE). LLNL's mission is strengthening national security by developing and applying cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering that respond with vision, quality, integrity, and technical excellence to scientific issues of national importance. The Laboratory has a current annual budget of about $2.1 billion, employing approximately 6,800 employees. LLNL is an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer. 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, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Science and Technology on a Mission! For more than 60 years, the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has applied science and technology to make the world a safer place. We have an opening for a postdoctoral researcher in the area of laser-matter interactions which involves developing a multimodal, multiphoton microscope for imaging of minerals and biological species in soil using coherent anti-stokes Raman spectroscopy (CARS), stimulated Raman spectroscopy (SRS), and two-photon excitation fluorescence. You will also contribute to capabilities in laser-matter interaction science which includes research in laser-material processing, understanding laser induced damage of optical materials, and development of materials for high performance optical systems. This position is in the Laser Material Science group of the Materials Science Division. Essential Duties - Conduct research in laser-matter interaction science, laser physics and nonlinear optics. - Develop microscopy techniques for studying and characterizing minerals and biological species in soil. - Perform measurements, analysis, and modification of optical systems. - Engineer, construct, and modify optical apparatus for materials characterization. - Analyze, report, and present scientific results at seminars, technical meetings, national and international conferences. - Coordinate activities of supporting technical personnel at LLNL. - Document research; publish papers in peer-reviewed, high-impact scientific journals, and present results within the DOE community and at conferences. - Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications - Recent Ph.D. Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, Optics or related field. - Experience in nonlinear microscopy, super-resolution microscopy, light-sheet microscopy or single molecule spectroscopy . - Knowledge of optical properties of materials, especially minerals and biomolecules. - Experience with fundamentals of laser-matter interactions, and with CW and pulsed (fs/ps) laser systems. - Ability as an innovative experimentalist with a broad range of experience in experimental design, techniques, and execution. - Ability to develop independent research projects through publication of peer-reviewed literature. - Proficient verbal and written communication skills as reflected in effective presentations at seminars, meetings and/or teaching lectures. - Initiative and interpersonal skills with desire and ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment. Desired Qualifications - Experience in using class 4 lasers, optics layout and engineering. - Experience in computer programming for data analysis (e.g. Python, Matlab, Mathematica, C/C++). - Experience in computer programming for instrumentation design and control (e.g. LabView, Zeemax). Pre-Employment Drug Test: External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to 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. Security Clearance: None required. Note: This is a two year Postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of extension to a maximum of three years. Eligible candidates are recent PhDs within five years of the month of the degree award at time of hire date. About Us Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), located in the San Francisco Bay Area (East Bay), is a premier applied science laboratory that is part of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) within the Department of Energy (DOE). LLNL's mission is strengthening national security by developing and applying cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering that respond with vision, quality, integrity, and technical excellence to scientific issues of national importance. The Laboratory has a current annual budget of about $1.8 billion, employing approximately 6,500 employees. LLNL is an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer. 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, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Science and Technology on a Mission! For more than 60 years, the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has applied science and technology to make the world a safer place. We have an opening for an inorganic analytical chemist to analyze the chemical composition (assay, impurities, and isotopic composition) of actinide materials. You will perform a full range of moderately complex to complex research in actinide materials characterizations. This position is in the Plutonium Science and Technology group in the Materials Science Division. This position will be filled at either the SES.2 or SES.3 level depending on your qualifications. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if you are selected at the higher level. Essential Duties - Conduct moderately complex to complex research in actinide materials characterizations and sample preparations. - Perform work in gloveboxes and other contamination enclosures. - Prepare written analyses, verbal briefings, and other products that capture and communicate research results. - Present research findings to sponsors and consumers. - Contribute to and actively participate in the development of methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to design, build, maintain, or modify specialized equipment/ instrumentation for actinide materials characterization to meet sponsor needs in appropriate national security areas. - Perform other duties as assigned. In Addition at the SES.3 Level - Evaluate, identify, and develop solutions to highly unusual, unique, and complex issues related to actinide materials characterization. - Conduct advanced actinide analytical chemistry research and serve as the primary technical contact on actinide analytical chemistry. - Mentor other analysts as necessary. Qualifications - BS in chemistry or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience. - Broad understanding of basic analytical chemistry techniques, including multielement instrumental analyses (such as mass spectroscopy and emission spectroscopy) and classical wet-chemistry techniques (such as spectrophotometry and titrimetry.) - Ability to work independently, as well as a member of a team. - Experience in design of experiments for chemical characterizations. - Experience with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. - Experience operating computers to collect, analyze, and document scientific results. - Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to interact with a diverse set of scientists, engineers, and other technical and administrative staff within a collaborative research and development environment. -Ability to obtain and maintain fissile material handler certification. In Addition at the SES.3 Level - PhD in chemistry, materials science or related field or the equivalent combination of education and related experience. - Significant experience and advanced knowledge in actinide analytical chemistry and characterization, and experience with radioactive materials and contamination control, along with a deep understanding of the limitations and sources of uncertainties in analytical measurements. - Ability to lead independent work on complex technical tasks, to exert significant influence on technical objectives, and to provide in-depth analyses, and develop unique technical solutions. Desired Qualifications - Experience in analytical chemistry characterization of actinide materials. - Experience with analytical instrumentation and interpreting results. Pre-Employment Drug Test: External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to 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. Security Clearance: This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. 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. Note: This is a Career Indefinite position. Lab employees and external candidates may be considered for this position. About Us Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), located in the San Francisco Bay Area (East Bay), is a premier applied science laboratory that is part of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) within the Department of Energy (DOE). LLNL's mission is strengthening national security by developing and applying cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering that respond with vision, quality, integrity, and technical excellence to scientific issues of national importance. The Laboratory has a current annual budget of about $1.8 billion, employing approximately 6,500 employees. LLNL is an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer. 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, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Science and Technology on a Mission! For more than 60 years, the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has applied science and technology to make the world a safer place. We have multiple openings for Computer Vision Postdoctoral Research Staff Members. You will conduct basic and applied research in computer vision to address problems stemming from the Laboratory's core missions. Specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to, image segmentation, object recognition and detection, tracking, video content analysis, and image-based 3D reconstruction. These positions are in the Computation Engineering Division (CED) of the Engineering Directorate. Essential Duties - Conduct research in computer vision to enable development of new state-of-the-art algorithms for Laboratory problem domains. - Design, implement, and analyze techniques in computer vision. - Organize, analyze, and present data from research. - Contribute to and actively participate in the conception, design, and execution of research to address defined problems. - Publish research results in peer-reviewed scientific or technical journals and present results at external conferences, seminars, and/or technical meetings. - Pursue independent (but complementary) research interests and interact with a broad spectrum of scientists internally and externally to the Laboratory. - Collaborate with others in a multidisciplinary team environment to accomplish research goals. - Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications - Recent PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Statistics, or Applied Mathematics or related field. - Demonstrated programming skills in one or more higher-level programming languages such as C/C++, Java/Scala, or Python. - Experience applying computer vision algorithms in one or more of the following settings: image segmentation, object recognition and detection, tracking, video content analysis, and/or image-based 3D reconstruction. - Experience with one or more of the following areas: machine learning, pattern recognition, or data mining. - Demonstrated ability to develop independent research projects as demonstrated through publication of peer-reviewed literature. - Demonstrated proficient verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively in a team environment and present and explain technical information. - Demonstrated initiative and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment. Pre-Employment Drug Test: External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to 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. Security Clearance: This position requires either no security clearance, or a Department of Energy (DOE) L-level or Q-level clearance depending on the location of the assignment. If you are selected and a security clearance is required, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. In addition, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. L and Q-level clearances require 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. Note: This is a one year Postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of extension to a maximum of three years. Eligible candidates are recent PhDs within five years of the month of the degree award at time of hire date. About Us Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), located in the San Francisco Bay Area (East Bay), is a premier applied science laboratory that is part of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) within the Department of Energy (DOE). LLNL's mission is strengthening national security by developing and applying cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering that respond with vision, quality, integrity, and technical excellence to scientific issues of national importance. The Laboratory has a current annual budget of about $1.8 billion, employing approximately 6,500 employees. LLNL is an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer. 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, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.