Top 119 Astronomy & physics scientists Jobs in California

Machine Learning Physics Graduate Student
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory —Livermore, CA
- $6,752 - $8,201 a month
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Communication skills
- Paid holidays
- 401(k)
Scientist II
JPL/NASA —Pasadena, CA
- $107,744 - $138,840 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
Associate Staff Scientist - Operando Electron Microscopy and Ultrafast Quantum Science
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory —Menlo Park, CA
- $145,411 - $173,254 a year
- Temporary
- Mid-level
- Doctor of Philosophy
- 2 years
Assistant Project Scientist - Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics
UC San Diego —San Diego, CA
- $76,700 a year
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
Associate Staff Scientist - SSRL Accelerator Physics
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory —Menlo Park, CA
- $145,411 - $173,254 a year
- Temporary
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Computer skills
- Senior level
Scientist IV
JPL/NASA —Pasadena, CA
- $171,704 - $215,072 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
Technologist III
JPL/NASA —Pasadena, CA
- $123,864 - $170,248 a year
- Full-time
- System design
- Master's degree
- Assembly
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
Postdoctoral Scholar - Auroral and Subauroral Optical Phenomena - Space Sciences Laboratory
University of California Berkeley —Berkeley, CA
- $71,491 - $79,727 a year
- Online Application
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Software development
2d
Entry-Level Scientist (Q-NEXT)
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory —Menlo Park, CA
- $90,000 - $143,000 a year
- Temporary
- Bachelor of Science
- Data analysis skills
- Presentation skills
Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Researcher
Keysight Technologies, Inc. —Santa Clara, CA
- $156,960 - $261,600 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Software development
- Health savings account
- Employee stock purchase plan
2026 PhD Residency - Non-Linear Physical Dynamics & Device Characterization (Future of Compute)
Loon —Mountain View, CA
- $100,000 - $147,000 a year
- Senior level
- Electrical Engineering
- Python
Postdoctoral Appointee - Ultrafast Chemical Physics, Onsite
Sandia National Laboratories —Livermore, CA
- Temporary
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
Assistant Project Scientist Pool - Physics Department
University of California Santa Barbara —Santa Barbara, CA
- $78,500 - $90,000 a year
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
Associate Staff Scientist - SSRL Resonant X-ray Scattering
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory —Menlo Park, CA
- $145,411 - $173,254 a year
- Temporary
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Software development
- Senior level
Postdoc: Millimeter-Wave Cloud Radar Remote Sensing
JPL/NASA —Pasadena, CA
- $83,820 a year
- Full-time
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
- Python
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
13d
Quantum Engineer
Rigetti Computing —Fremont, CA
- $155,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
Sr Scientist for Electromagnetic and Metamaterial Applications
SensorMetrix —San Diego, CA
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Contracts
- Senior level
Staff Scientist - Accelerator Physics (SLAC/SSRL)
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory —Menlo Park, CA
- $175,461 - $207,470 a year
- Full-time
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Computer skills
- Senior level
Postdoc: Trapped Ion Quantum Clocks and Precision Timing Systems
JPL/NASA —Pasadena, CA
- $83,820 a year
- Full-time
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
- Communication skills
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
Scientist - Applied Laser Physics
TAE TECHNOLOGIES INC —Foothill Ranch, CA
- $125,000 - $140,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- System design
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Mentoring
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
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Machine Learning Physics Graduate Student

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory -
Livermore, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$6,752 - $8,201 a month

Benefits

Paid holidays
401(k)

Qualifications

Academic research projects
Software coding
C
Engineering research
Materials science
Python

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Company Description

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.

Job Description

We have multiple openings for Machine Learning Graduate Student Interns to engage in practical research experience to further their educational goals. You will work on multidisciplinary projects, such as development of classical empirical and machine learning interatomic potentials, discovery of partial differential equations (PDEs), numerical solutions of partial differential equations to model material behavior at continuum scale and analysis of large atomic datasets. These positions are in in the Equation of State Materials Theory Group of the Physics Division of the Physical & Life Sciences Directorate.

This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

You will

Develop parallel C/C++/Python codes to train, test and evolve (a) PDEs (for phase field and phase field crystal models) discovered from data, and (b) interatomic potentials developed from quantum simulations.
Explore the use of machine learning methods to discover and evolve PDEs for phase field and phase field crystal models.
Analyze results, provide weekly updates and present work at poster sessions
Review literature in the field of study, document results and write papers.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). See Additional Information section below for details.
Continuing student in good standing at an accredited institution of higher education pursuing a graduate degree in Physics or related field.
Research background with a record of publication.
Experience in writing codes (in C/C++ and Python) and a background in Materials Science/Engineering/Physics/Applied Mathematics.
Excellent skills in written and verbal communication, as well as teamwork.

Qualifications We Desire

Experience in parallel computing, porting codes to GPUs, experience in numerical solutions of partial differential equations.

Pay Range

$6,752 - $8,201 Monthly

This position is under a step structure. Please note that the step placement is determined by your most recent completed academic year.

Additional Information

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Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

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Holiday Pay
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Individual 401(k) contributions
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Security Clearance

None required. However, if your assignment is longer than 179 days cumulatively within a calendar year, you must go through the Personal Identity Verification process. This process includes completing an online background investigation form and receiving approval of the background check.

National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)

The 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Section 3112, generally prohibits citizens of China, Russia, Iran and North Korea without dual US citizenship or legal permanent residence from accessing specific non-public areas of national security or nuclear weapons facilities. The restrictions of NDAA Section 3112 apply to this position. To be qualified for this position, Candidates must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112.

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Wireless and Medical Devices

Per the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile device in your possession. This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices.

If you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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