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Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

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Job Description

We have an opening for a Computational Engineer to perform multi-physics code development and analysis. Development work will include model development and implementation for production-scale high-performance computing simulation codes including model verification and validation. Analysis work will focus on utilizing cutting-edge multi-physics codes and high-performance computing to solve national security problems across the Laboratorys mission space for a variety of sponsors. You will work as a member of a large multidisciplinary team with a broad spectrum of physicists engineers computer scientists and mathematicians. This position is in the Computational Engineering Division (CED) within the Engineering Directorate.

This position will be filled at eitherlevel 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 roleyou will

• Contribute to the development of production-level high-performance multi-physics simulation software for use on massively parallel computers.
• Perform analysis of complex mechanical systems subject to dynamic structural and thermal loads with emphasis on high performance computational techniques.
• Document methods and implementation in informal and formal reports and presentations.
• Work to fulfill deliverables sharing relevant knowledge analysis and recommendations in collaboration with internal and external scientists engineers mathematicians and computer scientists.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities at the SES.3 level

• Propose and develop advanced code capabilities designed for high-performance computing in support of Laboratory mission objectives.
• Independently determine technical objectives and criteria to satisfy project deliverables and execute the appropriate technical approaches.
• Apply advanced technical knowledge and best practices to guide successful completion of project and organizational goals.
• Interact frequently and provide formal presentations to Laboratory managers and external collaborators and sponsors.
• Lead and mentor student fellows and summer student researchers.

Qualifications

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Masters degree in engineering physics computational science applied math or related field or equivalent level of education and related experience.
• Proficient programming ability in C C++ FORTRAN Python Perl or similar languages.
• Comprehensive knowledge and broad relevant experience in computational structural mechanics material failure dynamics heat transfer thermo-mechanical response of systems applied implicit methods or finite element methods for solid mechanics.
• Proficient interpersonal written and verbal communication skills necessary to effectively present and explain technical information.
• Ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team environment as well as independently.

Additional qualifications at the SES.3 level

• Advanced knowledge and significant experience in computational mechanics including significant experience in modeling and simulation tools.
• Significant experience with one or more higher-level programming languages such as C/C++ FORTRAN Python Perl or similar languages.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to author technical and scientific reports publications invited papers and to deliver scientific presentations and provide advice to management. Advanced interpersonal skills and ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications We Desire

• PhD in engineering physics computational science applied math or related field.
• Experience conducting computational analysis in a multi-physics context.
• Analysis experience with software on massively parallel systems.
• Experience in the design of algorithms development of software and their implementation and verification.
• Experience collaborating with experimentalists for model validation.

Additional Information

Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position. Lab employees and external candidates may be considered for this position.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

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• Work for a premier innovative national Laboratory
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Collaborative creative inclusive and fun team environment

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LLNL demonstrates its commitment to public safety by requiring that all new Laboratory employees be immunized against COVID-19 unless granted an accommodation under applicable state or federal law. This requirement will apply to all new hires including those who will be working on site as well as those who will be teleworking.

Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.If you are selected wewill initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if youmeet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. In addition all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.For additional information please see DOE Order 472.2.

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to pass a post-offer pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Equal Employment Opportunity

LLNL is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer that values and hires a diverse workforce. 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.

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