Design Drafter/Designer

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

On-site work at LLNL

Career Indefinite position

Job summary

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) seeks Mechanical/Electro-Mechanical Design Drafters or Designers to support experiments and facilities at LLNL Site 200 in Livermore, CA. You will draft, design, and manage complex control/diagnostic systems, ensuring compliance with LLNL standards.

This full-time, on-site role supports the Defense Technologies Engineering Division and involves data management, documentation, and collaboration with lead engineers for program delivery.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Drafting or related field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Knowledge of ASME Y14.5M Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing standards.
• Ability to read and follow engineering drawings, notes and procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide drafting and design support to lead designers and technical staff.
• Process drawings and manage documentation using database systems.
• Maintain systems documentation and experimental records.
• Provide graphics and supporting material for design reviews and procedures.

Skills

CAD drafting

ASME Y14.5M

Electrical/Mechanical design

Documentation & records

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

PTC Windchill PDMLink

Job description

Reference #: REF8828S
Job Code: 534.2 Design Drafter / 534.3 Designer
Organization: Engineering
Position Type: Career Indefinite
Security Clearance: Anticipated DOE Q clearance (requires U.S. citizenship and a federal background investigation)
Drug Test: Required for external applicant(s) selected for this position (includes testing for use of marijuana)
Medical Exam: A job-related pre-placement medical examination may be required

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 a Mechanical and/or Electro-Mechanical Design Drafter or Designer to support new and on-going experiments and facilities for various programs at LLNL’s Site 200 (Livermore, CA). You will provide design and drafting support including electronic and mechanical design, drawing and data management of complex control/diagnostic systems and sub systems. You will support one of the selected Modernization, Modification or Stockpile Systems programs. These positions are in the Defense Technologies Engineering Division (DTED)/Weapon Technologies and Engineering (WTE) Program, supporting the Strategic Deterrence (SD) directorate.

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

These positions 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.

In this role you will

• Provide general mechanical or electro-mechanical drafting and design support to lead designers, engineering, scientific, and technical staff utilizing knowledge of CAD tools where design parameters and specifications have been established.
• Perform basic calculations to support technical work using standard engineering formulas.
• Process drawings and other technical information using database management software.
• Maintain systems documentation and experimental records.
• Provide graphics and related technical material in support of design reviews, procedures, and other documentation.
• Review completed drawings and other documentation for adherence to LLNL drafting standards and specifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities, at the 534.3 level

• Provide advanced mechanical or electro-mechanical design and drafting support where overall design parameters and specifications have been established.
• Contribute to preliminary design concepts for hardware, componentry, and systems including making independent judgment and decisions.
• Estimate scheduling and costs to determine effective methods in design, materials, and time to meet project deliverables and prepare and present technical material for design reviews, procedures, and other related documentation.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Associate degree in Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Drafting; or relevant degree containing significant science, mathematics, electronics, and engineering coursework with related experience; or Certificate in Engineering Technology, Mechanical or Electronic Drafting with related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of the standards, procedures, and techniques related to drafting including knowledge of ASME Y14.5M Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Standard.
• Ability to solve moderately complex technical problems.
• Intermediate understanding of function, fabrication, processes, and packaging of electronic systems and/or mechanical hardware.
• Ability to read and follow engineering notes, sketches, drawings specifications, and procedures.
• Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Additional qualifications at the 534.3 level

• Advanced knowledge of ASME Y14.5M Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Standard and proficient use of CAD software.
• Advanced understanding of electrical and mechanical design principles and ability to solve complex technical problems.
• Advanced knowledge in PCB designs, electrical schematics, engineering hardware design, fabrication, assembly techniques, materials, testing processes, and manufacturing methods.

Qualifications We Desire

• Experience using CAD, AutoCAD, and database management software.
• Experience using PTC Windchill PDMLink design software.

Pay Range

$43.55 - $63.97 Hourly

$43.55 - $53.36 Hourly for the 534.2 Level
$52.23 - $63.97 Hourly for the 534.3 Level

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2026Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If you are selected, wewill initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if youmeet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.

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 useand/or possession ofmobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area whereyou are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile devicein your possession. This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices.

Ifyou useamedical device, whichpairs with a mobile device,you must still follow the rules concerningthe mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities requireseparate 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.

Pre-Placement Medical Exam

A job related pre-placement medical examination may be required.

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Reasonable Accommodation

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