R&D Radiation Generating Device and Sealed Radioactive Source Program Lead

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.

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.

We have an opening for a Research & Development (R&D) Radiation Generating Device (RGD) & Sealed Radioactive Source (SRS) Program Lead within the Radiation Protection

Functional Area

. This position independently plans and executes Research and Development (R&D) efforts supporting the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of LLNL’s Radiation Generating Devices and Sealed Radioactive Source Safety programs. The RGD/SRS Program Lead works independently, with minimal direction, to plan and execute research and development (R&D) efforts within the context of applying science technological and R&D engineering to anticipate, innovate, and deliver program solutions to the Laboratory’s mission.

This position is in the Environment, Safety and Health (ESH) Directorate, within the Radiological Protection

Functional Area

(RPFA).

This position may offer a hybrid schedule, which includes the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week, after a probationary period. The specifics of the hybrid schedule, including the exact number of days required in the office and virtual work options may vary based on the needs of the team and the organization.

This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, Qualification, and Certification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities. This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

• Set specific technical strategy and direction for the Radiation Generating Device and Sealed Radioactive Source Safety Programs, serving as the technical expert RGD, accelerators, and high activity sealed sources across LLNL and the Department of Energy (DOE) complex.
• Assist in the development of shielding and design verification in order to solve complex radiological source problems introduced by RGDs and high activity sealed radioactive sources requiring in-depth analysis of tangible and intangible factors, including regulatory requirements, program needs, and variable work environments.
• Provide radiological oversight during annual compliance surveys for High-Risk RGDs, verifying that administrative and engineering controls remain effective and identifying corrective actions where deficiencies are found.
• Develop radiological survey plans addressing non-uniform radiation fields produced by pulsed devices, accounting for the unique measurement and instrumentation considerations these fields present.
• Work independently, with minimal direction, using independent judgment to determine methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for RGD/SRS Safety Program design meeting requirements and expectations of DOE O 420.2E, 10 CFR 835, and DOE G 441.1C.
• May have latitude to establish program objectives and allocate assigned technical resources.
• Guide the…