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Metallographer/Fractographer - Staff Scientist

Livermore, CA, us💼 Full-time💰 $175,530–$175,530🗓 2026-04-20 → 2026-07-31

Core

Perform moderate to complex metallography, fractography, and materials characterization (including failure analysis) for national security programs, handling hazardous and radioactive materials.

Role type

Staff Scientist (SES.3/SES.4) Materials Characterization

Builds

High-quality failure analysis results and data for LLNL programs and principal investigators

Domain

National Security / Materials Science / Metallurgy

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Metallography, Fractography, Sample preparation (sectioning, mounting, grinding, polishing), Optical microscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD), Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), Hardness testing, Failure analysis, X-ray diffraction (XRD), Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Focused ion beam (FIB), Electropolishing, Ion milling, Vacuum coating, White-light interferometry, Density measurements, Instrument maintenance, Safety documentation

Preferred skills

Advanced sample preparation techniques, Automated equipment operation, Weld/braze analysis, Thermal spray analysis, Heat treating, Designing/fabricating fixtures, Quality control practices (ISO/IEC 17025), Theoretical understanding of materials science methods

Technologies

SEM, EBSD, EDS, WDS, XRD, TEM, FIB, Optical Microscope, Hardness testers, Tensile testers, White-light interferometer

Responsibilities

Perform sample sectioning, mounting, grinding, and polishing; Conduct macro- and micro-hardness testing; Operate SEM, EBSD, EDS, and WDS; Lead development of advanced sample preparation techniques; Coordinate failure analysis inputs; Maintain sample traceability; Train staff in specialized metallurgical methods; Serve as primary technical contact for projects

Seniority

Staff Scientist (SES.3/SES.4), Subject Matter Expert

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