Physics-Informed Machine Learning Specialist

LLNL•Livermore, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking a Physics-Informed Machine Learning Specialist with a strong technical background in integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) methodologies with physics-based applications in engineering. The role involves combining existing AI/ML methodologies with state-of-the-art computational modeling and simulation capabilities on high-performance computing (HPC) architectures to develop novel application areas within LLNL’s national security mission space. Responsibilities include contributing to research and development in advanced simulation capabilities related to optimizing algorithms and models, surrogate model development, model validation, reliability, uncertainty quantification, and data engineering. The position is within the Computational Engineering Division (CED) of the Engineering Directorate. Depending on the assignment, this position may offer a hybrid schedule, allowing for a blend of in-person and virtual presence, with the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week. The position will be filled at either the SES.3 or SES.4 level based on the candidate's knowledge and experience.

Requirements

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
Master’s degree in Engineering, Machine Learning, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science or related technical field or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Advanced level knowledge and significant experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning or data science, and developing applications in one or more of the following areas: mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, computational mechanics, electrical engineering, applied statistics, uncertainty quantification, or a related technical area.
Significant experience directing, leading, developing, and executing independent research projects.
Advanced organizational, verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment, and with subject matter experts, including authoring reports, presenting, and explaining complex technical information.
Significant experience working effectively in a team environment with multi-disciplinary personnel while managing multiple concurrent tasks and deliverables.
Subject matter expertise of highly advanced concepts in machine learning or data science and significant experience developing applications in one or more of the following areas: physics, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, computational mechanics, electrical engineering, applied statistics, uncertainty quantification, or a related technical area (SES.4 level).
Significant experience and demonstrated ability to successfully lead technical personnel and projects and perform project planning and execution, including applying and developing creative and innovative solutions to highly complex problems (SES.4 level).
Expert communication, facilitation, interpersonal, and collaboration skills necessary to effectively lead a team, present and explain information, and influence and advise senior management and stakeholders, while positively representing the Program and the Laboratory (SES.4 level).

Nice To Haves

Ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access which requires U.S. citizenship.
PhD in Engineering, Machine Learning, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Significant experience developing, deploying, and/or utilizing multi-physics simulation codes for massively parallel, high-performance computing architectures utilized by DOE and DoD stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams developing state-of-the-art methods and applying research results to meet programmatic goals, while balancing priorities of customers and partners to ensure deadlines are met.
Solve abstract and complex problems as required, using in-depth analysis, and drawing from advanced level technical knowledge, best practices, and both routine and innovative techniques and approaches.
Serve as the primary technical point of contact for program managers internally and at sponsor and partner organizations by sharing relevant advanced level knowledge and providing opinions and recommendations on methodologies, as needed to fulfill deliverables and best meet sponsor needs.
Utilize advanced level knowledge and skills and apply significant experience in one or more of the following areas of computational science and engineering to new areas at the intersection of artificial intelligence and national security: computational mechanics, chemistry, physics, or materials, nuclear engineering, electrical engineering, non-destructive evaluation, robotics and control, optical systems, high performance computing, or other relevant area of computational science and engineering.
Develop and apply complex algorithms in one or more of the following machine learning areas/tasks to areas of national security: deep learning, unsupervised/self-supervised learning, representation learning, zero- or few-shot learning, active learning, reinforcement learning, natural language processing, ensemble methods, statistical modeling and inference, performance optimization (scalability, novel hardware, etc.), physics informed machine learning, agentic AI workflows.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Establish and implement broad project vision and strategy and influence technical direction and decisions for self and others to drive successful project outcomes (SES.4 level).
Develop novel and innovative Engineering research, technologies, capabilities, and methodologies enabled by the use or integration of applied statistics, machine learning and artificial intelligence, and/or uncertainty quantification (SES.4 level).
Provide subject matter expertise and conduct highly complex and in-depth analysis within one or more areas of machine learning and artificial intelligence, applied statistics, and/or uncertainty quantification (SES.4 level).