Target and Laser Interaction Sphere; TaLIS Integration Lead

Company Description

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) turns bold ideas into world-changing impact by advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability. Our mission spans nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense, empowering teams to tackle tough challenges.

Integration Lead in the Target and Laser Interaction Sphere (TaLIS) expert group within the National Ignition Facility and Photon Sciences Directorate. Responsible for technical integration and coordination of the NIF Target Chamber and laser‑target interaction region, collaborating with physicists, engineers, software developers, designers, and technicians to ensure compatibility with facility requirements and safety, cleanliness, and operational excellence. Full‑time on‑site presence required.

• Lead teams, programs, or functions with a technical focus, working independently and exercising judgment within established policies to monitor workflow, allocate resources, and achieve objectives.
• Establish project objectives and strategies for the TaLIS expert group and review & integrate experimental configurations for targets, diagnostics, and laser beams in compliance with Target Chamber geometry and operational requirements.
• Oversee TaLIS technical input and documentation throughout the NIF experimental lifecycle, guiding stakeholders to execute the process in accordance with funding and integration expectations.
• Lead technical reviews and approvals of new or modified experimental configurations, ensuring solutions meet evolving program and facility requirements.
• Manage TaLIS action items, technical issues, and risk assessments across experimental campaigns, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication of status and impacts.
• Maintain operational records, configuration verification data, and knowledge repositories for TaLIS, ensuring quality standards for documentation and traceability.
• Collaborate with physicists, engineers, and subject matter experts to resolve technical integration issues, aligning targets, diagnostics, and laser configurations with Target Chamber constraints.
• Provide status and readiness reporting for TaLIS scope, including communication of facility limits, escalation of risks, and preparation of summary materials for management.
• Uphold rigorous engineering discipline by supporting compliance with NIF safety basis, facility procedures, and engineering change control and promoting traceability and QA for TaLIS‑relevant hardware, configurations, and operations.
• Develop and maintain supporting documentation such as integration checklists, configuration verification procedures, and guidance for experiment teams on TaLIS interfaces and constraints.
• Troubleshoot complex integration issues and resolve problems with support from subject matter experts, including off‑shift support for critical operations as needed.
• Champion a culture of safety, ensuring all activities are performed in accordance with the highest standards of personnel and facility safety, ES&H, security, and business policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q‑level security clearance requiring U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or closely related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of engineering processes, procedures, and quality standards in complex technical environments, preferably experimental or operational facilities.
• Advanced experience in technical integration, operations, or experimental programs in large‑scale scientific or research facilities.
• Advanced knowledge and significant experience with systems engineering, technical coordination, and configuration management, including use of computer‑based tools for documentation, data acquisition, and verification.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills, maintaining records, tracking action items, and managing review artifacts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, enabling effective multidisciplinary…