System Manager, Design Engineer

We have multiple openings for mid-career System Manager, Design Engineer roles. This work will take place on NIF and NIF support facilities within the National Ignition Facility & Photon Science (NIF&PS) Directorate, home to the world’s most energetic laser.  It is an exciting time to join the team that achieved fusion ignition in December 2022 (as well as multiple subsequent times), a historic moment in science, opening up new physics regimes and setting the stage for new fusion energy possibilities.

You will be working closely with a team of engineers, designers, and technicians engaged in mission critical maintenance and performance upgrades to systems supporting NIF.  You will also contribute to the design and development of new hardware and system upgrades to continually improve system performance and reliability. Responsibilities will encompass the entire asset lifecycle from requirements development, design, vendor sourcing and fabrication, installation, commissioning, operations support, maintenance, refurbishment, and eventual decommissioning.   These positions are in the Laser Science Engineering Organization (LSEO), within the Engineering Directorate.

These positions will be filled at either of two job classification levels based on your knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if you are selected at the higher level.

In this role, you will

• Act as the primary point of contact for asset management of one or more assigned systems; responsible for preventive, predictive, corrective, and reactive maintenance, and operations, upgrades, and system expansion projects. 
• Derive requirements and integrate multidisciplinary designs, contribute to design reviews, detailed design processes, part fabrication, system assembly, and testing, and incorporate input as necessary from broadly defined instructions while interfacing with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Perform calculations and prepare documentation including engineering safety notes, drawing packages, work orders and permits, and maintenance and installation procedures for projects of moderately complex to complex in scope.
• Perform Failure Modes and Effects Analysis.
• Participate in providing solutions, including executing installations, performing commissioning activities, and recommending improvements and updates to maintenance procedures and processes, followed by analyzing, interpreting, presenting, and acting upon the resulting information while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of scientists, architects, engineers, designers, technicians, operators, coordinators, procurement staff, and other organizations internal and external to the Laboratory.
• Contribute to daily activities in NIF by providing technical support including troubleshooting and collective decision-making to maximize system uptime. Generate and communicate detailed plans, schedules, and budgets for project activities.
• Periodic support during off-hours for maintenance and response to off-normal conditions since NIF operates 24/7.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

In Addition, at the SES.3 Level

• Provide solutions to resolve complex technical and programmatic issues which may not be well defined; using advanced methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to analyze and evaluate results, and to develop and implement resolutions that are appropriate to meet operational requirements.
• Independently develop, apply, and perform advanced level technical tasks, acting as primary technical contact while using creativity and innovation to provide solutions for a diverse range of complex issues.
• May oversee and mentor other personnel.

• This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance the time of hire.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Architectural Engineering or related field or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Broad experience with, and comprehensive knowledge of, the full cycle of reliability engineering, manufacturing techniques, engineering hardware design, systems engineering, asset management, and defect elimination.
• Experience working effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Proficiency with using standard project management practices.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical information.
• Ability to work occasional off-hours for maintenance and response to off-normal conditions.

In Addition, at the SES.3 Level

• Advanced knowledge of and experience with complex engineering and design, fabrication, and testing processes.
• Demonstrated ability to meet schedule and deliverables for multiple concurrent projects with a range of priorities, evolving requirements, and often not well-defined scope, including employing project management and supervisory skills to achieve required system performance.
• Significant experience independently leading teams, coordinating efforts across disciplines, and ensuring compatibility with interdependent systems.

Qualifications We Desire

• Prior experience as an engineering officer of the watch, manufacturing, or similar operations engineering experience.
• Ability to interpret specifications and drawings, including Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and Piping & Instrumentation Drawings (P&IDs).
• Experience working on large-scale facility or equivalent system operations, maintenance, and production support.
• Experience working in an environment with stringent safety and security policies.
• Experience using Computerized Management Maintenance System (CMMS) and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM).
• California certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer (PE), Architect or equivalent certification in another state or Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certification with intent to obtain PE license.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Position Information

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

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• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
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This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.  If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet 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. 

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