Mechanical Engineer - Active Clearance Required

We have an opening for a generalist Mechanical Engineer. You will be responsible for the design of various systems related to national security including systems related to the Nuclear Emergency Support Team (NEST). You will provide engineering support to the Device Engineering and Fielding Team (DEFT) in which you will be a core member of a technical team tasked with creating high fidelity Training Aids for use by the Department of Defense, Department of Justice, and other external customers. Your work will also involve project management. This position is in the National Security Engineering Division (NSED) within the Engineering Directorate.

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

• Derive engineering requirements, develop conceptual designs, and perform supporting analyses of mechanical systems, test prototypes, and associated diagnostics.
• Oversee the detail design process, component part fabrication, and unit assembly.
• Prepare supporting safety and engineering documentation and participate in engineering design reviews.
• Participate in engineering testing operations, analyze results, and write reports.
• Generate detailed plans, schedules, and budgets for project activities.
• Interface with other organizations internal and external to the Laboratory to complete various projects.
• Work independently as well as a part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities, at the SES.2 level

• Provide engineering solutions to resolve moderately complex technical and programmatic issues.
• Perform independent technical analysis to provide solutions for a diverse range of moderate to complex issues.
• Select methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to obtain results based on analysis of multiple, largely identifiable factors.

• 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 Mechanical Engineering or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and prior relevant experience.
• Fundamental knowledge of two or more of the following: engineering hardware design, systems engineering, manufacturing techniques, testing processes, and FEA structural and thermal analysis.
• Fundamental knowledge of and/or experience with design principles.
• Fundamental knowledge of material properties and manufacturing methods.
• Experience working effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Experience using standard project management practices.
• Sufficient verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively in a team environment and present and explain technical information.

 Additional qualifications, at the SES.2 level

• Experience identifying, defining, and solving multi-disciplinary problems in a timely, cost effective manner.
• Comprehensive knowledge of engineering hardware design, fabrication, or testing processes and ability to meet schedule and deliverables for multiple concurrent projects with a range of priorities.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical information.

Qualifications We Desire

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification or passed the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam.
• Experience in using SolidWorks CAD and FEA packages.
• Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 drafting standard.

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?

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• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
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Security Clearance

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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