Engineering Design Associate

Company Description

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 an opening for a Engineering Design Associate to support new and on-going experiments and facilities for various programs at LLNL's Site 200 and Site 300 (Tracy, CA). You will provide advanced design and drafting support including electronic and mechanical design, drawing and data management of complex control/diagnostic systems and sub-systems. This position is in the Defense Technologies Engineering Division (DTED)/Weapon Technologies and Engineering (WTE) Program supporting the Strategic Deterrence (SD) Principal Directorate.

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

This position will be filled at either the 334.1 or 339.2 level depending on your qualifications. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if you are selected at the higher level.

In this role you will

* Provide advanced Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical drafting and design support to lead designers, engineering, scientific, and technical staff utilizing knowledge of CAD tools where design parameters and specifications have been established.

* Perform advanced calculations to support technical work using standard engineering formulas.

* Exercise independent judgment and discretion in pursuit of division and program technical and administrative mission.

* Provide innovative conceptual engineering design and development proposals by preparing or directing initial layouts and checking form, fit, and function. Direct the design of apparatus, equipment, assemblies, facilities, utilities, and systems by interpreting and translating design concepts and layouts for the solution of complex and variable technical problems.

* Participate in the definition of functional requirements, solve complex technical and resource problems, and evaluate alternative design concepts consistent with schedule, cost, and material limitations.

* Provide technical leadership of the engineering design process and ensure the quality of the drawings produced along with adherence to standards.

* Maintain close working relationships with group leaders and program management to ensure timely, cost effective execution of supportive design/drafting services.

* Develop, prepare, present, and participate in required design reviews, reports, procedures, and other communications in support of technical and administrative assignments.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities, at the 339.2 level

* Provide highly advanced technical expertise in the areas of applied engineering technology including planning, design, fabrication, project support, testing, and evaluation where the qualitative and quantitative complexity of the project assignment demands original and innovative problem solutions.

* Collaborate on mechanical and/or electrical design solutions and modifications with high level technical personnel and senior engineering staff at the division and department level management or equivalent.

* Exercise a high degree of independent judgment and discretion in directing and guiding engineering personnel and Division staff to fulfill programmatic design assignments.

Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.

* Significant experience with the application of nuclear weapons technical business practices and product definition.

* Advanced design skills and knowledge of ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing and its applications, standard drafting practices, and manufacturing processes.

* Advanced…