Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area in Livermore, California, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is a component of the U.S. Department of Energy's N

Design Optimization Engineer

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California

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9 days ago

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$122.0K - $143.3K / year

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Senior

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Job Description

Design Optimization Engineer

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Title: Design Optimization Engineer - Postdoctoral Researcher Location: Livermore United States Hybrid Reference #: REF8361P Job Code: PDS.1 Post-Dr Research Staff 1 Organization: Engineering Position Type: Post Doctoral Job Description: Company Description 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. Job Description We have an opening for a Design Optimization Engineer - Postdoctoral Researcher to conduct basic and applied research in the optimization, simulation, and design of physical and engineered systems. You will work both collaboratively and independently to extend and develop physics-based design optimization tools. Our team is working to advance the state-of-the-art in support of Laboratory missions. This position is in the Computational Engineering Division (CED), within the Engineering Directorate. Depending on your assignment, this position may offer a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. You may have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week. You will - Develop and implement high-performance computing (HPC) algorithms for the simulation and design optimization of systems governed by nonlinear, transient, multiscale and multiple physical phenomena, including uncertainties in geometry and material properties. - Contribute to identifying and solving challenging design optimization problems with gradient-based optimization approaches. - Develop continuum models and implement them in our HPC numerical analysis software to solve the governing partial differential equations of the physical system, to predict design responses of interest. - Demonstrate our design optimization capabilities and establish credibility with mission customers. - Document research findings through presentations and peer-reviewed journal articles and contribute to identifying future research directions and proposals that will provide opportunities in the field. - Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate design optimization tools with other simulation and analysis frameworks. - Pursue independent (but complementary) research interests and interact with a broad spectrum of scientists internal and external to the Laboratory. - Stay current with technological advancements by updating and enhancing your knowledge of the latest HPC algorithms, simulation techniques, and design optimization methods. - Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications - Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship. - PhD in Engineering, Mathematics, Computational Science, or a related field. - Experience developing custom simulation tools using continuum discretization approaches (e.g., finite elements) for physical systems. - Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++/FORTRAN and scripting languages including Python. - Fundamental knowledge of HPC and one or more associated parallel programming interfaces, such as MPI, OpenMP, or CUDA. - Ability to perform independent research. - Proficient verbal and written communication skills needed to effectively collaborate in a team environment, to present and explain technical information, to document work, and to prepare and present successful proposals and high-quality research papers. Qualifications We Desire - Experience in design sensitivity analysis via direct (forward) and adjoint (backward) methods, shape/topology optimization and other design optimization techniques; familiarity with machine learning and data science techniques. - Experience simulating and designing systems that involve complex nonlinear, transient, multiphysics models; proficient in nonlinear solvers, and linear algebra concepts for solving challenging linear systems. - Experience working in a collaborative software development environment, including experience with version control systems, such as Git. - Adept at tackling complex technical challenges with a logical and analytical approach, working effectively with experts from various fields, and promoting an inclusive and diverse work environment. Pay Range $122,028 - $143,328 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. Additional Information #LI-Hybrid Position Information This is a Postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of extension to a maximum of three years, open to those who have been awarded a PhD at time of hire date. Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory? - Included in 2026 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor! - Flexible Benefits Package - 401(k) - Relocation Assistance - Education Reimbursement Program - Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs) Security Clearance This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. Pre-Employment Drug Test External applicant(s) selected for this position must 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. Wireless and Medical Devices Per the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile device in your possession. This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices. If you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings. How to identify fake job advertisements Please be aware of recruitment scams where people or entities are misusing the name of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) to post fake job advertisements. LLNL never extends an offer without a personal interview and will never charge a fee for joining our company. All current job openings are displayed on the Career Page under "Find Your Job" of our website. If you have encountered a job posting or have been approached with a job offer that you suspect may be fraudulent, we strongly recommend you do not respond. 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. Videos To Watch

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