LLNL

Research

SeniorExplosivesResearchExperimentLead

$165–235k ~AI est. Livermore, California, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Senior Explosives Research Experiment Lead at LLNL. Skills: Explosives research, Experimental lead, Hydrodynamic experiments. Plan explosively driven experiments. Execute explosively driven experiments”

Industry & Context.

Research
Problems you'll solve

Identify problems; Plan projects to solve problems

Eligibility Requirements

U.S. citizenship, Ability to obtain security clearance, Travel based on needs, Work around explosives, Work with high-hazard materials

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Obtain and maintain U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance, Master's degree in physics, engineering, or related field, Advanced knowledge of science applicable to hydrodynamic testing, Hands-on experimental science experience, Familiarity with formal conduct of operations, Experience managing medium-sized technical projects, Ability to travel, Advanced interpersonal skills, Advanced written and verbal communication skills, Proficiency in standard office computing software

Nice to Have

PhD in physics, engineering, or related field, Subject-matter expertise in science applicable to hydrodynamic testing, Extensive experience leading large technical projects, Ability to lead and mentor others, Substantial experience presenting research results, Substantial experience communicating results with external sponsors, Experience working around explosives, Experience with high-hazard materials, Experience using computer-aided design tools, Experience with dynamic radiography, Experience with high-speed photography, Experience with Photonic Doppler Velocimetry, Experience with radiometry, Experience with pulsed power

What You'll Do.

Plan explosively driven experiments

Execute explosively driven experiments

Diagnose explosively driven experiments

Analyze explosively driven experiments

Interpret explosively driven experiments

Manage multiple complex experiments

Oversee multiple complex experiments

Lead original scientific projects

Lead original engineering projects

Develop experimental requirements

Oversee implementation of experiment components

Identify advanced diagnostics

Advocate advanced diagnostics

Facilitate advanced diagnostics

Identify data analysis techniques

Advocate data analysis techniques

Facilitate data analysis techniques

Work with diagnostic designers

Develop new capabilities

Integrate new capabilities

Perform technical quality assurance checks

Direct setup of dry runs

Direct alignment of dry runs

Direct execution of dry runs

Analyze complex experimental data

Interpret complex experimental data

Plan projects to solve problems

Communicate lessons learned

Present research results

Disseminate research results

Develop expertise in physics

Develop expertise in diagnostic techniques

Develop expertise in data analysis methods

Anticipate project shortcomings

Direct resources to develop solutions

Lead projects requiring external involvement

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaboration with diagnostics operators; Collaboration with other scientists; Collaboration with technical personnel; Multidisciplinary team environments

Communication Scope

Present research results; Disseminate research results; Communicate lessons learned

Process & Methodology

Technical project management

Full Job Description

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World! Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability. Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact. We have an opening for Explosives Research Experiment Leads. You will lead experimental activities, under limited direction, involving the use of high explosives and other energetic materials, supporting the stewardship of the U.S. nuclear stockpile, conventional weapons design, counterterrorism efforts, and commercial partnerships. This position is within the Strategic Deterrence (SD) Directorate. This position may offer a hybrid schedule, which includes the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week, after a probationary period. The specifics of the hybrid schedule, including the exact number of days required in the office and virtual work options, may vary based on the needs of the team and the organization. This position will be filled at either level depending on your knowledge, skills and experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if you are selected at the higher level. In this role, you will * Plan, execute, diagnose, analyze, and interpret explosively driven hydrodynamic experiments in collaboration with diagnostics operators, other scientists and high-level technical personnel, independently with minimal direction and at various state-of-the-art facilities across the DOE weapons complex. * Manage and oversee multiple parallel, complex experiments at different stages of development and execution. * Champion and/or lead original

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