Senior Design Physicist

We have openings for a Senior Design Physicist who is an exceptional physical scientist and engineer with a background in fields such as plasma physics, radiation transport, atomic physics, nuclear physics, physical chemistry, condensed matter physics, computational physics, or hydrodynamics. Our mission encompasses computational, theoretical, and experimental physics associated with the complex processes of national security challenges.  These positions are in the Strategic Deterrence (SD) Directorate.

Depending on your assignment, this position may offer a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. You may have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week.

These positions 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.

You will

• Assess, design and analyze complex physics interactions of relevance to our programs, creative/innovative methods.
• Present and disseminate innovative and highly complex research results at scientific conferences and peer-reviewed publications, in open and classified environments, internal and external to LLNL.
• Set broad research/project vision and strategy and influence technical direction for self and/or others.
• Perform all assignments in accordance with ES&H, security, and business practice requirements and policies.
• Serve as mentor to staff and other mentors across the organization.
• Serve as organization spokesperson by Laboratory management and/or external advisor by sponsors including scientific or technical committees.
• Recognize and support plans to promote and foster a culture of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability within the workplace.

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship. 
• PhD in physics, engineering, or a related technical field or equivalent level of demonstrated knowledge.
• Expert knowledge of state-of-the-art concepts to include experience and ability to lead independent work conducting applied physics research in one or more of the following fields: plasma physics, radiation transport, atomic physics, nuclear physics, and hydrodynamics.
• Record of completing and/or leading outstanding research in relevant areas of physics and engineering.
• Extensive experience working effectively independently and in a multi-disciplinary, team-research environment.
• Expert problem-solving and decision-making skills necessary to independently address challenging problems.
• Nationally recognized expert knowledge in above-mentioned fields.
• Expert communicator to effectively present, explain, influence, and advise and represent the Program and Laboratory to senior management and external sponsors.

Qualifications We Desire

• Demonstrated ability/commitment to promote and value inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability principles in the workplace.
• Extensive expertise with computer-based design and analysis of experiments.
• Extensive experience at the expert level in the development of principles, theories, concepts, and techniques relevant to applied physics research.

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Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• 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
• Our core beliefs - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/our-values 
• Employee engagement - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/employee-engagement

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. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing.  Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. 

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.

Pre-Placement Medical Exam

A job related pre-placement medical examination may be required.

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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.

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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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