CareerPlan

Nondestructive Evaluation Ultrasound - Postdoctoral Researcher

Livermore, CA, usFull-time$122k–$143k2026-10-20 → 2026-11-11
On-siteCitizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Conduct research to characterize complex, heterogeneous materials and components using advanced experimental and analytical methods in ultrasonics, acoustics, and wave propagation.

Role type

Postdoctoral Researcher (Materials Engineering)

Builds

Research portfolio and peer-reviewed publications

Domain

National Security / Materials Engineering / Nondestructive Evaluation

Deliverable

research

Required skills

Ultrasonics, Acoustics, Wave propagation, Signal processing, Machine learning, Finite element modeling, Experimental design, Data analysis

Preferred skills

MATLAB, Python, COMSOL, ANSYS, Phased arrays, Wave-propagation modeling

Responsibilities

Design and implement experimental methods for material characterization, analyze experimental data using signal processing and ML, model characterization physics using finite element or ray-tracing methods, publish results in peer-reviewed journals, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

Seniority

Postdoctoral (early career, mentored)