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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory · 1 month ago

High-Temperature Materials Analyst

Livermore, CA, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$141K/yr - $214K/yr

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking a High-Temperature Materials Analyst to support the LLNL Independent Diagnostic Scoring System (LIDSS) team. The role involves collecting and interpreting data during the testing of thermal protection systems for high-speed vehicles, contributing to research and analysis efforts within the Weapon Technologies and Engineering program.

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Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Contribute to and actively participate in the research and collection of optical, infrared, and other data associated with high-temperature materials testing

Research, study, and examine collected material data and analyze its performance under test conditions of interest. Develop, implement, validate, and document tools and processes to analyze datasets

Prepare, present, and explain technical briefings on analysis results to internal and external stakeholders

Interface with external contractors responsible for Thermal Protection System design and manufacture to understand underlying material properties and key topics of interest

Drive the development and fielding of new instrumentation to improve the quality and utility of data collection during tests

Collaborate and communicate with, deliver results to, and otherwise engage with others in a multidisciplinary team environment, including industrial and academic partners, project managers, and external sponsors, to accomplish research and analysis goals

Support flight testing activities in remote domestic and foreign locations for up to two weeks at a time

Perform other duties as assigned

Apply advanced level knowledge of industry standard practices, providing opinions and recommendations, and exerting influence as necessary to influence project direction towards high-level success criteria

Coordinate project interfaces and collaborate with other organizations internal and external to the Laboratory, serving as the primary technical point of contact on selected tasks and projects

Provide overall technical leadership, guidance, and direction to multidisciplinary project teams in research efforts and in executing projects and tasks, including state of the art developments and bringing research results to use, while balancing priorities of customers and partners to ensure deadlines are met

Mentor, advise, and provide guidance to junior team members

Qualification

High-temperature materialsMaterial characterization testingData analysisFluid-structure interactionComputer modelingVerbal communicationWritten communicationTeam collaborationProject managementMentoring

Required

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship

PhD in Materials Engineering or a related scientific or technical field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience

Comprehensive knowledge of and broad experience with high-temperature materials, manufacturing processes, material characterization testing, and data analysis

Comprehensive knowledge of the structure and chemistry of common ablator materials

Experience and familiarity with fluid-structure interaction of said materials and high-speed flow, including boundary layer behavior, gas-surface interaction, heat transfer, and ablative shape change

Knowledge of and proficiency in the use and application of computer codes to model and perform high-temperature materials testing

Proficient verbal and written communication skills to collaborate in a team environment and to present and explain technical information to non-expert stakeholders

Demonstrated ability to scope, plan, and deliver on independent technical projects

Significant experience with leading, managing, and overseeing interdisciplinary teams, and delivering multiple projects on budget and schedule

Advanced verbal and written communication skills to present technical ideas/results, provide advice to management, and explain and engage with stakeholders, as demonstrated by a strong track record of publications and/or presentations