Plutonium Metallographer - Staff Scientist

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 are seeking a Plutonium Metallographer to support actinide materials processing and characterization. You will prepare metallography samples for optical microscopy (OM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), electron probe microanalysis (EPMA), etc., and will oversee the installation, maintenance, and repair of laboratory equipment within a nuclear facility. The role includes collaborating with scientists, engineers, and technicians to achieve programmatic milestones. This position is in the Nuclear Materials Processing and Characterization group within the Materials Science Division and supports Superblock Metallurgy within Strategic Deterrence. In this role you will Handle, prepare, and transfer fissile materials in a nuclear facility in accordance with all safety and security requirements. Plan and execute materials science experiments involving fissile materials, including sample fabrication, heat treatment, micro-structural characterization, and property measurements. Operate and maintain specialized equipment for sample preparation and characterization. Earn and maintain Fissile Material Handler Certification. Work with plutonium in gloveboxes and other contamination enclosures for extended periods. Contribute to the development of methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to meet sponsor needs in appropriate national security areas. Provide high-quality data to support the preparation of written analy