Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking a Materials Scientist to support research into explosives and polymers, focusing on materials aging, compatibility, and performance. This position is part of the Aging & Compatibility of Manufactured Explosives (ACME) group within the Energetic Materials & Design (EMD) section, supporting the Energetic Materials Center (EMC). The role will be filled at either the SES.1 or SES.2 level based on your knowledge and experience.
What You'll Do
- Conduct directed research of limited complexity to understand material aging phenomena.
- Contribute to developing diagnostics for materials aging, compatibility, and performance assessments of explosives and explosive-containing components.
- Collaborate with scientists, engineers, technicians, and integration experts from LLNL and its sponsors.
- Collaborate with team members in the design, implementation, and qualification of research and system development.
- Contribute to project and program milestone completion, providing solutions to problems of limited complexity.
- Work with energetic materials and obtain LLNL certification to handle explosives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Independently perform exploratory operations using a variety of analytical instrumentation such as FTIR, profilometry, XRF, DSC, and Raman.
- Document development activities, write reports and memos, and deliver updates and briefings.
- Define and prioritize tasks and goals to ensure project needs are met efficiently.
- Work independently and with teams to solve moderately complex to complex problems in hardware design, chemical analysis, spectroscopy, and testing.
What We're Looking For
- Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, physics, materials science, engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Practical, hands-on experience with the scientific testing of materials.
- Ability to obtain certification as an explosives handler through LLNL training.
- Ability to perform independent work with technical objectives and meet schedules and deliverables for multiple concurrent projects.
- Ability to work in a collaborative research and development environment.
- Comprehensive knowledge in one or more of: engineering hardware design, chemical analysis, spectroscopic techniques, or material testing methods.
- Experience analyzing and interpreting experimental data.
- Proficient verbal and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Nice to Have
- Experience working in an environment with stringent safety and security policies.
- Working knowledge of or experience with material degradation.
- Familiarity with programming in Java, Python, or Matlab.
- Familiarity with computer aided design (CAD) software and/or creating engineering drawings.
Technical Stack
- Analytical Instrumentation: FTIR, profilometry, XRF, DSC, Raman
- Programming Languages: Java, Python, Matlab
- Design Software: CAD software
Team & Environment
You will be part of the Aging & Compatibility of Manufactured Explosives (ACME) group within the Energetic Materials & Design (EMD) section of the Materials Science Division, supporting the Energetic Materials Center (EMC).
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $117,180 - $178,392 Annually ($117,180 - $148,608 for SES.1; $140,700 - $178,392 for SES.2)
- Flexible Benefits Package
- 401(k)
- Relocation Assistance
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Flexible schedules (depending on project needs)
Work Mode
This position follows a hybrid work mode.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing 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 law.
