Electrical Engineer - Active Clearance Required

Llnl; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support programs in radiofrequency systems, pulsed power, and microelectronics. The role requires an active DOE Q clearance or Top Secret and is on-site in Livermore, CA.

You will test and analyze high-power electromagnetic devices, develop control software for RF and pulsed power systems, and collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to meet project objectives while upholding the highest safety standards.

Qualifications

• Active DOE Q clearance or Top Secret clearance at hire.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, or related field.
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation (oscilloscopes, analyzers, power supplies).
• Proficiency with PSPICE or similar and Altium PCB tools.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on lab testing of electromagnetic devices and components.
• Analyze test results with engineering software and report findings to senior engineers.
• Write control software for pulsed power and RF systems.
• Design electrical circuits and electromagnetic devices using CAD tools.
• Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to meet program objectives.
• Follow safety and facility oversight guidelines during demonstrations and experiments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Mathematica

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Network analyzers

Waveform generators

PSPICE

Altium PCB layout

Job description

Electrical Engineer - Active Clearance Required

• Full-time
• Job Code 2: SES.2 Science & Engineering MTS 2
• Employee Referral Bonus: Not applicable
• Job Code 1: SES.1 Science & Engineering MTS 1
• Pre-Employment Drug Test: Required for external applicant(s) selected for this position (includes testing for use of marijuana)
• Pre-Placement Medical Exam: Not applicable
• Security Clearance: Active DOE Q clearance (or active Top Secret clearance)

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.

We have an opening for an exceptional Electrical Engineer to work on projects in support of programs in radiofrequency systems, pulsed power systems, and microelectronics. You will be an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team supporting a project utilizing unique, high-powered microwave sources. This will include providing technical support to characterization and effects testing on various electronic targets. This position is in the Materials Engineering Division (MED) of the Engineering Directorate.

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

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.

In this role you will

• Perform hands-on work in a laboratory setting to test and collect data from electromagnetic devices and components, including high voltage and current pulsed power systems, under general direction and oversight from senior engineering and scientific staff.
• Perform and document analyses of test results using engineering software tools and communicate findings to senior engineering and scientific staff.
• Writing control software for pulsed power and Radio Frequency (RF) systems that
• Design electrical circuits and electromagnetic devices using engineering software, including (but not limited to) SPICE-based circuit solvers and printed circuit board design and layout tools.
• Work cooperatively within a multi-disciplinary team to contribute to the fulfillment of program objectives.
• Using well defined guidelines, adhere to the highest standards of personnel safety and facility oversight while participating in the execution of high-value, high-consequence demonstrations and experiments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities at the SES.2 Level

• Under minimal direction, apply advanced knowledge in the domains of complex electrical engineering, microwave RF or related fields leading to engineering solutions.
• Contribute to the fulfillment of project and organizational goals, acting as a point of contact, mentoring and leading junior staff, sharing relevant knowledge, providing formal guidance and recommendations to project leadership.
• This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Fundamental knowledge of, and experience with, laboratory instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, network analyzers, waveform generators and electrical diagnostics.
• Fundamental knowledge of, and experience with, engineering software tools (PSPICE or similar, Altium PCB layout tools or similar) and scientific computing languages (Python, MATLAB, Mathematica or similar).
• Aptitude for (and interest in) mastering new fields of engineering and physics.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks, projects, and priorities.
• Ability to travel as necessary to fulfill project and program responsibilities.
• Sufficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate, present, and explain technical information in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Additional Qualifications at the SES.2 Level

• Comprehensive knowledge in the domains of electrical engineering, microwave RF or related fields involving integration of instruments in high power RF interference environments.
• Significant experience applying comprehensive technical knowledge and methodologies to guide the successful completion of technical projects, serving as a technical contact, mentoring and/or leading junior staff members.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain complex technical information and provide advice to management.

Qualifications We Desire

• Experience building systems robust to high power RF interference.
• Significant knowledge of Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)/ Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) and grounding and shielding of electrical systems.
• Experience writing safety documentation for complex experiments.

Pay Range:

$121,830 – $185,544 Annually
$121,830 - $154,500 Annually for the SES.1 level
$146,340 - $185,544 Annually for the SES.2 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.

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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 an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at time of hire.

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.

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