Pulsed Power Experimentalist

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

Job summary

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA seeks an Entry Level to SES.2 Solid State Pulsed Power (SSPP) Engineer to join the National Security Engineering Division. You will operate SSPP hardware, integrate subsystems, and contribute to testing and documentation while adhering to strict ES&H and security requirements.

The role requires on-site presence and U.S. citizenship for a DOE Q clearance, with salary ranges at the SES levels and opportunities for growth across multiple

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required to obtain a DOE Q clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Applied Physics or equivalent.
• Experience with embedded controls, data acquisition, distributed control systems, EPICS and LabVIEW; pulsed power systems or accelerators.
• Experience with requirements, design documents, configuration control, test plans and user documentation.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Familiarity with electrical troubleshooting tools.
• Master's degree and OO or data-flow languages (C++, Java, C#, LabVIEW) for SES.2.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-institutional teams to commission SSPP subsystem and integrate with other subsystems.
• Operate SSPP system per procedures and test plans.
• Assist in testing, troubleshooting, analyzing, and qualifying systems, software, and firmware.
• Debug hardware and software subsystems and document changes under configuration management.
• Participate in formal and informal code and design reviews.
• Maintain effective working relationships across program elements.
• Engage in engineering testing operations, data analysis and report writing.
• Follow ES&H, security and business practices.
• Provide conceptual solutions at SES.2 level; participate in software development lifecycle; mentor others.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Computer engineering

Embedded controls

Data acquisition

EPICS software

LabVIEW

Pulsed power systems

Software lifecycle

Clearance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Applied Physics

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science

Tools

EPICS

LabVIEW

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Job description

Entry Level | Full-time
Engineering | Livermore, CA | 10/22/2026
Reference #: REF9034I
Job Code: SES.1 Science & Engineering MTS 1 / SES.2 Science & Engineering MTS 2
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: Not applicable

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 aSolid State Pulsed Power (SSPP) Engineerto participate in operations of solid state pulsers for ASD Scorpius, integration of SSPP with other ASD subsystems, and commissioning of systems. You will be responsible for operation of hardware and will become familiar with the structure and workings of the associated controls software. You may be requested to produce system documentation and will leverage the controls expertise within the ASD controls teams, to ensure reliable and safe operation of equipment. This position is in the National Security Engineering Division (NSED) within the Engineering Directorate.

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

This position will be filled at eitherlevel 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.

You will

• Collaborate with cross-institutional team members to commission the SSPP subsystem and integrate with other subsystems at ITS (Integrated Test Stand) in North Las Vegas
• Perform the SSPP SME role by operating the SSPP system according to the operating procedure and test plan documents
• Contribute to testing, troubleshooting, analyzing, and qualifying systems, software, and firmware
• Debug and troubleshoot hardware and software subsystems of limited complexity either independently or in conjunction with engineering staff.
• Document all designs and implements system changes under configuration management.
• Participate in formal and informal code and design reviews.
• Maintain effective working relationships with the various programmatic and project elements to ensure effective teamwork and end-user communication.
• Participate in engineering testing operations, data analysis, and writing reports.
• Perform all assignments in accordance with ES&H, security, and business practice requirements and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities, at the SES.2 level

• Provide conceptual solutions to a diverse range of moderately complex to complex issues/problems that require analysis and creative use of established and/or innovative techniques and methods.
• Participate in the software development lifecycle to assist in the development and to enhance and maintain applications.
• Provide guidance and/or informal mentoring to other computer engineers and technicians.

Qualifications

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Applied Physics or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Fundamental knowledge of and experience with one or more of the following: developing embedded controls, data acquisition, and computer interfacing; developing software for data acquisition and analysis; developing distributed control systems; Experimental Physics and Industrial Control System (EPICS) software; LabView, operation of pulsed power systems or accelerators.
• Experience with the systems and software engineering process for generation of requirements, design documents, configuration control, and preparation of test plans and user documentation.
• Experience working effectively in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team environment, which includes working with scientists, engineers, technologists, technicians, and designers.
• Familiarity with tools used for troubleshooting electrical systems (oscilloscopes, multimeters, etc.)
• Sufficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical information.

Additional qualifications at the SES.2 level

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge or certification in one or more of the following: developing embedded controls, data acquisition, and computer interfacing; developing software for data acquisition and analysis; developing distributed control systems; Experimental Physics and Industrial Control System (EPICS) software; LabView.
• Comprehensive experience in object-oriented or data-flow programming design and languages (e.g., C++, Java, C#, LabVIEW) and with software programming in configuration management environments.

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.

Additional Information

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Position Information

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

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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.

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