On-Site Mechanical Engineer: Laser Systems & Precision Hardware

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has multiple openings for Generalist Mechanical Engineers in Livermore, CA, supporting NIF&PS / Light Matter and Fusion projects. These full-time, on-site roles require a DOE Q clearance and entail design, testing, and integration of complex mechanical systems.

Positions will be filled at SES.1 or SES.2 level based on experience. The pay range and responsibilities reflect progressive levels with opportunities for engineering leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Fundamental knowledge of and experience with the design, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of limited complexity systems.
• Foundational understanding of design principles and their practical application.
• Experience using standard project management practices to drive project success.

Responsibilities

• Operate under general direction with limited responsibility, adhere to established procedures, and use fundamental knowledge and standard techniques to solve problems and contribute to project milestone completion.
• Participate in the design and engineering of current and next-generation laser and electromechanical systems, as well as supporting equipment and components, by contributing to the development of conceptual designs and performing supporting analysis in accordance with derived requirements.
• Collaborate and support team members in the detailed design process, component part fabrication, and unit assembly for systems of limited complexity.
• Participate and collaborate with team members in the design and characterization of machine subsystems, including prototype testing and diagnostics, assessing tolerance stack-ups, formulating error budgets, and applying measured error compensation systems.
• Participate in the development and execution of test plans for prototype components and systems, ensuring robust performance and reliability by providing recommendations and solutions to problems of limited complexity.
• Contribute to the analysis for components and participate in providing supporting safety and engineering documentation to ensure compliance with process requirements and operational excellence.
• Present technical findings and participate in engineering design reviews to drive project success.
• Prepare technical documents and author clear, concise technical presentations.
• Participate in the development and implementation of solutions for commissioning, maintenance, and calibration procedures for well-defined subsystems, including analyzing, summarizing, and presenting data results.
• Contribute to the development of detailed plans, schedules, and budgets for project activities under general direction to support efficient project execution.
• Collaborate closely with team members to ensure the successful integration and proper functioning of commissioned systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clearance eligibility

Mechanical engineering

Systems engineering

Data analysis

Project management

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has multiple openings for Generalist Mechanical Engineers in Livermore, CA, supporting NIF&PS / Light Matter and Fusion projects. These full-time, on-site roles require a DOE Q clearance and entail design, testing, and integration of complex mechanical systems.

Positions will be filled at SES.1 or SES.2 level based on experience. The pay range and responsibilities reflect progressive levels with opportunities for engineering leadership and