We have an opening for a Materials Scientist to independently work on metals-based additive manufacturing. You will be an integral member of an interdisciplinary team responsible for conducting and supporting research to develop a deeper understanding of metal 3D printing, laser-material interactions at metal surfaces, and advanced materials synthesis methods in general. This position is in the Metallurgy and Advanced Microscopy group of the Materials Science Division.

In this role you will

• Design and conduct complex experiments related to metal additive manufacturing processes; examples can include x-ray or neutron imaging and diffraction, residual stress measurements, high speed optical imaging, in situ thermography measurements, etc.
• Conduct advanced research to foster a deeper understanding of the underlying mechanisms that lead to defect formation in additively manufactured materials.
• Develop advanced manufacturing approaches for metals to optimize process-structure-property-performance relationships.
• Provide direction on complex program requirements and deliverables for multiple programs at LLNL, including Weapons & Complex Integration, Global Security, and NIF & Photon Science.
• Convey capabilities and new opportunities to both internal and external sponsors.
• Exert significant influence on technical objectives related to the optimization of material and mechanical properties of additively manufactured metals for NNSA/DOE applications.
• Develop and present written analyses and verbal briefings that capture and communicate research results as well as periodic progress reports.
• Publish research results in peer-reviewed scientific or technical journals and present results at external conferences, seminars and/or technical meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned