Radiation Effects Engineer

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 a Radiation Effects Engineer to work in the Target Diagnostic Engineering & Science (TDES) Group at the National Ignition Facility. You will support the development and evaluation of target diagnostic hardware and general NIF facility hardware through advanced radiation effects analyses and testing. You will assess radiation-related risks to existing NIF facility and diagnostic hardware, determine whether radiation played a role in system faults or performance changes, and lead radiation mitigation activities at the facility. Your work will involve independent technical leadership, project management, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. This position is in the Laser Systems Engineering & Operations (LSEO) Division of the Engineering Directorate. This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work. This position 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 at the higher level. In this role, you will Work under limited direction with moderate responsibility, use comprehensive knowledge, and exercise independent judgment to determine methods and recommend improvements within established frameworks and contribute to the fulfillment of project and organizational goals. Perform independent research into radiation effects