Precision Mechanical Engineer — Mission-Critical Hardware

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Flexible schedules

Education Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory invites applications for a Precision/Mechanical Engineer in the Material Engineering Division. You will apply precision engineering to create hardware solutions for research programs, develop instrumentation platforms, and iterate designs based on test data within a multidisciplinary team.

This on-site role supports mission-critical capabilities and involves collaboration with sponsors and program managers.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Precision Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience with precision tooling, metrology, and hardware integration.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement novel precision hardware solutions and enhancements using precision engineering methods and rigorous documentation.
• Develop prototypes, tests, and validation plans integrating sensors/actuators and data acquisition.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to develop and qualify hardware for research programs.
• Develop technical approaches, project plans, and documentation for peers and program managers.
• Lead design reviews and provide technical leadership across teams.

Skills

Precision engineering

Mechanical design

Team collaboration

Technical leadership

Education

Master's degree in Precision or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Matlab

CAD software

Job description

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory invites applications for a Precision/Mechanical Engineer in the Material Engineering Division. You will apply precision engineering to create hardware solutions for research programs, develop instrumentation platforms, and iterate designs based on test data within a multidisciplinary team.

This on-site role supports mission-critical capabilities and involves collaboration with sponsors and program managers.