Mechanical Design Drafter​/Designer - Space Program

Company Description

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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 Mechanical Design Drafter or Designer to primarily support projects in the Space Science and Security Program within the Global Security Directorate; secondary support would include a wide variety of customers and projects including Physical and Life Sciences (PLS), Strategic Deterrence (SD), Global Security (GS), accelerator technologies, high-energy physics, Energy, and others. You will provide drafting and design support for mechanical apparatus, equipment, assemblies, components, facilities, utilities and systems.

Because of the vast and varying types of work we are involved with, this position will require the Mechanical Designer to have the ability to be flexible, working with various groups/projects that require design assistance. This position is in the National Security Engineering Division (NSED) with the Engineering Directorate.

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

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.

You will

* Provide general mechanical drafting and design support to lead designers, engineering, scientific, and technical staff to conceptualize, develop, and complete detailed designs of hardware for spacecraft and other various mechanical applications that address requirements and constraints; translate these solutions into detailed layout, fabrication, and assembly drawings utilizing knowledge of CAD tools. Review and publish official released drawings for flight hardware procurements and assembly.

* Incorporate general knowledge of 3D CAD modeling of design concepts using Solid Works CAD software

* Develop detailed fabrication, specifications, and documentation for all designs.

* Work independently on small projects and/or contribute to large team projects.

* Perform calculations to support technical work using standard engineering formulas; analyze cost effectiveness of design, schedule, and materials.

* Interact productively with vendors, customers, and others outside the work unit.

* Maintain documentation in a configuration management system.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities, at the 534.3 level

* Provide advanced mechanical design and drafting support where overall design parameters and specifications have been established.

* Contribute to preliminary design concepts for hardware, componentry, and systems including making independent judgment and decisions.

* Estimate scheduling and costs to determine effective methods in design, materials, and time to meet project deliverables and prepare and present technical material for design reviews, procedures, and other related documentation.

Qualifications

* Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.

* Associate's degree in Mechanical Drafting; or relevant degree containing significant science, mathematics, and engineering coursework with related experience; or Certificate in Engineering Technology or Mechanical Drafting with related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.

* Intermediate knowledge of the standards, procedures, and techniques related to drafting including working knowledge of ASME Y14.5M Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing standard.

* Intermediate knowledge of developing moderately complex design concepts with a broad background in a wide variety of its various sub-disciplines.

* Demonstrated ability to solve moderately complex technical problems.

* Intermediate understanding of design, function, fabrication processes, and packaging of mechanical hardware/systems.

* Demonstrated ability to read and follow engineering notes, sketches, drawings specifications, and procedures.

* Intermediate knowledge of Solid Works CAD software.

* Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Additional qualifications, at the 534.3 level

* Advanced knowledge of ASME Y14.5M Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Standard and proficient use of Solid Works CAD software.

* Advanced understanding of mechanical and electrical design principles and demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems.

* Advanced knowledge of engineering hardware design principles, fabrication, and installation…