Plutonium Metallurgist- Active Clearance Required
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA, United States
Job Responsibilities
With an advanced understanding of plutonium processing and aging challenges, collaborate with subject matter experts in physics, chemistry, and metallurgy to translate requirements into technical specifications for analysis instruments that can be installed and deployed in a Nuclear Facility.
Define and document instrument and equipment specifications to meet programmatic and experimental needs in metallurgy and materials science, ensuring selected technologies meet maintainability, repairability, and reliability requirements.
Determine how plutonium characterization throughput can be increased 4x in 10 years through the use of novel techniques, equipment upgrades, practical applications of automation, optimized glovebox/laboratory design, and other workflow improvements.
Coordinate activities between engineering, operations, maintenance, procurement, and safety teams for programmatic equipment installation projects, ensuring alignment with project schedules and budgets.
Work closely with facility safety disciplines (e.g., fire protection, electrical safety, radiation protection, industrial hygiene) to identify and plan controls for hazards associated with new metallurgical processes and equipment.
Lead at least one major plutonium characterization campaign per year to maintain scientific expertise and remain intimately connected to operational and technical challenges. Devise solutions to these challenges.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire.
Current Certified or Senior Certified Fissile Material Handler qualification with experience mentoring scientists and engineers in safe nuclear materials operations.
M.S. in Materials Science & Engineering or a closely related discipline and relevant experience working in a DOE Nuclear Facility.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams in the execution of plutonium metallurgy or characterization campaigns, with successes documented in reports and presentations.
Experience shepherding projects successfully through the Nuclear Materials Change Control Process.
Experience developing Work Control Documents for fissile material processing activities in a nuclear facility as a Responsible Individual.
Proficient interpersonal skills necessary to interact with a diverse set of scientists, engineers, and other technical and administrative staff within a collaborative environment.
Pay Range
$175,530 - $222,564 Annually
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
Benefits
Flexible Benefits Package
401(k)
Relocation Assistance
Education Reimbursement Program
Flexible schedules (depending on project needs)
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.
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.
California Privacy Notice
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here.
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With an advanced understanding of plutonium processing and aging challenges, collaborate with subject matter experts in physics, chemistry, and metallurgy to translate requirements into technical specifications for analysis instruments that can be installed and deployed in a Nuclear Facility.
Define and document instrument and equipment specifications to meet programmatic and experimental needs in metallurgy and materials science, ensuring selected technologies meet maintainability, repairability, and reliability requirements.
Determine how plutonium characterization throughput can be increased 4x in 10 years through the use of novel techniques, equipment upgrades, practical applications of automation, optimized glovebox/laboratory design, and other workflow improvements.
Coordinate activities between engineering, operations, maintenance, procurement, and safety teams for programmatic equipment installation projects, ensuring alignment with project schedules and budgets.
Work closely with facility safety disciplines (e.g., fire protection, electrical safety, radiation protection, industrial hygiene) to identify and plan controls for hazards associated with new metallurgical processes and equipment.
Lead at least one major plutonium characterization campaign per year to maintain scientific expertise and remain intimately connected to operational and technical challenges. Devise solutions to these challenges.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire.
Current Certified or Senior Certified Fissile Material Handler qualification with experience mentoring scientists and engineers in safe nuclear materials operations.
M.S. in Materials Science & Engineering or a closely related discipline and relevant experience working in a DOE Nuclear Facility.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams in the execution of plutonium metallurgy or characterization campaigns, with successes documented in reports and presentations.
Experience shepherding projects successfully through the Nuclear Materials Change Control Process.
Experience developing Work Control Documents for fissile material processing activities in a nuclear facility as a Responsible Individual.
Proficient interpersonal skills necessary to interact with a diverse set of scientists, engineers, and other technical and administrative staff within a collaborative environment.
Pay Range
$175,530 - $222,564 Annually
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
Benefits
Flexible Benefits Package
401(k)
Relocation Assistance
Education Reimbursement Program
Flexible schedules (depending on project needs)
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.
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.
California Privacy Notice
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here.
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