Responsibilities
- Lead technical execution and strategic direction for advanced manufacturing process development, inspection technology maturation, and data infrastructure initiatives supporting multiple programs and organizational objectives.
- Develop and implement innovative technical approaches integrating experimental processes, inspection systems, and data management platforms to solve highly complex problems with long-term strategic impact.
- Direct technical tasks and influence technical direction of self and others, using independent judgment to determine optimal methods, techniques, and implementation approaches.
- Coordinate complex technical efforts and lead working groups across the laboratory, partner sites, sponsors, and external collaborators.
- Resolve conflicting requirements and prioritize work to support programmatic milestones and long-term objectives.
- Serve as primary technical contact and subject matter expert for advanced manufacturing capabilities, inspection workflows, and data systems.
- Provide strategic technical advice to multidisciplinary teams and recommendations for equipment and capability upgrades.
- Architect and deploy data management tools and software platforms that improve traceability, enable rapid analysis, and support programmatic decision-making across manufacturing operations.
- Represent laboratory capabilities and technical outcomes to management, sponsors, and stakeholders through presentations, technical briefings, publications, and proposal development activities.
- Mentor early-career personnel in process engineering, experimental methods, data systems, and technical integration to develop team capabilities and promote knowledge sharing.
- Apply advanced characterization techniques and materials analysis through experimentation, collaboration with technical experts, and integration of scientific literature and experimental methods.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at time of hire.
- Master’s degree in materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Significant experience leading or contributing to advanced materials processing projects, with ability to work independently and apply creative and innovative approaches.
- Subject matter expertise in one or more of the following areas: advanced manufacturing processes, polymer additive manufacturing, process engineering, materials characterization, inspection technologies, or experimental validation methods.
- Experience directing technical strategy and developing solutions to highly complex problems requiring in-depth analysis of multiple tangible and intangible factors.
- Ability to coordinate complex technical efforts with multidisciplinary teams across organizational boundaries and serve as primary technical contact when representing approaches and outcomes to management and stakeholders.
- Advanced knowledge of and experience integrating data systems, software tools, or digital workflows to support experimental or manufacturing environments.
- Advanced communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills, with ability to effectively present information and provide advice to management, as well as experience mentoring technical personnel.
Nice to Have
- PhD in materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Expert-level experience with polymer additive manufacturing processes, including direct ink writing (DIW) or related material extrusion techniques.
- Experience developing and implementing on-machine inspection systems, computer vision applications, or in situ process-monitoring technologies for manufacturing environments.
- Experience architecting or implementing digital thread capabilities, data management infrastructure, or metadata systems for experimental or production workflows.
- Experience with programming and scripting languages such as Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or related technologies for data analysis, automation, or system integration.
- Track record of leading multisite technical collaborations involving multiple organizations, sponsors, and external research partners.
- Experience developing concepts, proposals, and technical briefings for internal and external sponsors, including NNSA or DOE program offices.
- A publication record in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at technical conferences in relevant fields.
Benefits
- Flexible Benefits Package
- 401(k)
- Relocation Assistance
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
Work Arrangement
Hybrid — Livermore, California
Other
- This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at time of hire.
- 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.
- Wireless and Medical Devices: Per the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile device in your possession. This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices. If you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.
- This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.
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