LLNL

Target Experimental Systems Manager

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At a Glance

Location
Livermore, California, United States
Work Regime
onsite
Employment
Full-time
Posted
2026-03-30T18:28:29.707Z

Key Requirements

Required Skills

Excel

Domain Knowledge

  • Education

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance

Glassdoor! Flexible Benefits Package 401(k) Relocation Assistance Education

Requirements

Advanced mechanical skills and understanding of electro-mechanical systems working in a cryogenic environment.

Advanced experience and expertise in troubleshooting complex to highly complex problems and root cause analysis.

Experience training others and providing technical guidance, including developing training materials, delivering hands on instruction, and mentoring team members to ensure consistent understanding and proper execution of technical procedures.

Experience working on cryogenic capabilities, fragile hardware exchanges, and precision temperature control.

Experience in NIF Shot Operations.

Compensation & Benefits

#LI-Onsite

Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

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Responsibilities

Target Experiment Systems Manager

supporting the Cryo Systems Operations team within the National Ignition Facility and Photon Science Directorate (NIF and PS).

In this role, you will manage the fielding of cryogenic and room-temperature targets using complex electromechanical systems that support high-consequence experimental operations.

You will provide technical leadership and hands-on expertise in the design, operation, troubleshooting, evaluation, and readiness of target fielding capabilities.

You will also ensure the systems that hold and position targets meet requirements for operational readiness, safety, reliability, and configuration control.

Lead the development and execution of test plans utilizing best practices, ensuring results are reproducible and well documented.

About the Company

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.