Lasers & Alignment Systems Engineering Shift Lead - National Ignition Facility

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 multiple openings for Lasers & Alignment Systems Engineering (LASE) Shift Leads - National Ignition Facility. You will lead scope of work and provide advanced technical support for Power Conditioning System (PCS) / Plasma Electrodes Pockels Cells (PEPC), Beam Control Systems (BCS), Injection Laser Systems (ILS) shot operations and maintenance tasks, serving as the team point of contact to support the National Ignition Facility’s (NIF). When not in the control room, you will also develop, test, troubleshoot, evaluate, operate, and maintain complex experimental, research, and prototype equipment within the National Ignition Facility & Photon Science (NIF&PS) Directorate. NIF is a 24/7 operational facility and requires working 12hr shifts, and weekends, may also require working overtime, to accomplish goals; some work will occur in Radiological environments. These positions are in the Laser Systems Engineering and Operations (LSEO) Division within the Engineering Directorate. This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work. In this role, you will Lead shot and scheduled maintenance activities during the shift; provide oversight and guidance to the team for work execution on NIF and other LASE laboratories Prepare and work from instructional procedures to repair, calibrate, operate, and maintain complex equipment and systems. Make recommendations for improving operations and m