Graphics and Mesh Generation Developer (Scientist 1)

This position is open for external candidates only.

What You Will Do
The XCP-4 Continuum Models and Numerical Methods group of Los Alamos National Laboratory is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to develop and research methods and software at the intersection of computational geometry, mesh generation, geometric modeling, computer graphics, and machine learning. The candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary team that researches field remapping, material interface tracking, code‑to‑code linking, and automated simulation workflows. Tasks include researching, developing, implementing, and integrating methods for computer graphics, visualization, and mesh‑generation algorithms into user‑facing tools and workflows; developing and enhancing the visualization and UI/UX aspects of the 3D geometry‑manipulation and mesh‑generation software; and contributing to algorithm design and research discussions.

What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements

Knowledge and experience developing interactive graphics software running on multiple platforms.

Expertise in C++, Python, OpenGL, Qt, GPU‑accelerated graphics.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a technically diverse team.

Demonstrated oral and written communication skills and the ability to present work at conferences, meetings, and workshops.

Desired Qualifications

A master's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics or a closely related field with a specialization in computer graphics and visualization.

Experience with CAD and 3D solid modeling.

Experience with computational geometry.

Experience developing shared‑memory, distributed‑memory, and GPU‑parallel applications.

Experience developing, maintaining, and deploying large‑scale, production software.

Experience with modern software development practices such as version control, unit testing, continuous integration, and automatic generation of documentation.

Familiarity with AI/ML concepts such as deep learning and tools such as PyTorch; knowledge of reinforcement learning is a plus.

Education and Experience
Position requires a bachelor's degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university and 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Work Location
The work location is hybrid and located in Los Alamos. Hybrid is defined as working partially onsite/partially offsite but within a 2‑hour ground commute of this location. All work locations are at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.

Position Commitment
Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Note to Applicants
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China—including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau—as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents, are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Clearance and Eligibility
This position requires a Q clearance. Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. This position requires U.S. citizenship, except in extremely rare circumstances. Additional authorization to access classified information may be required and is a decision of the Federal Government.

Directive 206.2 – Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating the employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. This requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

New-Employment Drug Test
The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre‑offer.

Benefits

PPO or high deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network

Dental and vision insurance

Free basic life and disability insurance

Paid childbirth and parental leave

Award‑winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)

Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)

Onsite gyms and wellness programs

Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50‑mile radius)

Equal Opportunity
Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664‑6947.

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