William Schill

In a few words or less, how would you describe what you do?

I'm a research scientist.

What do you like about your job and/or about working at the Lab?

The people are amazing, and the scope of work is always interesting.

What do your day-to-day work activities include?

Simulations, theory, and design.

What is one project you’re really proud to have worked on?

I have done a lot of statistical inference work studying material model behavior where I analyze measurements from pulsed power platforms.

What is your educational/career background?

I did my BS (2013) at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and then pursued a PhD at Caltech (2020).

What inspired you to go into science/your field of work?

I'm naturally pretty interested in science and have been passionate about national security for a long time; a career at the Labs allows me to impact both fields.

What advice would you give to a new employee at the Lab?

Think critically about what impact you want to create; it almost seems trivial but it’s one of the most important things to consider when planning and prioritizing a career.

What are your hobbies/what do you do in your free time?

I spend my free time with my wife and children.

How many years have you worked at the Lab?

5

Where are you from?

Merced, Ca

Do you support disciplines or programs outside PLS?

Weapons and Complex Integration (WCI)

Learn more about William:
Biography