Design Drafter​/Designer

Design Drafter/Designer

We have multiple openings for a Mechanical and/or Electro-Mechanical Design Drafter or Designer to support new and ongoing experiments and facilities for various programs at LLNL's Site 200 (Livermore, CA). You will provide design and drafting support including electronic and mechanical design, drawing and data management of complex control/diagnostic systems and sub systems. You will support one of the selected Modernization, Modification or Stockpile Systems programs.

These positions are in the Defense Technologies Engineering Division (DTED)/Weapon Technologies and Engineering (WTE) Program, supporting the Strategic Deterrence (SD) directorate.

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

These positions 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:

• Provide general 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 basic calculations to support technical work using standard engineering formulas.
• Process drawings and other technical information using database management software.
• Maintain systems documentation and experimental records.
• Provide graphics and related technical material in support of design reviews, procedures, and other documentation.
• Review completed drawings and other documentation for adherence to LLNL drafting standards and specifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities, at the 534.3 level:

• Provide advanced mechanical or electro-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 obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Associate degree in Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Drafting; or relevant degree containing significant science, mathematics, electronics, and engineering coursework with related experience; or Certificate in Engineering Technology, Mechanical or Electronic 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 knowledge of ASME Y14.5M Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Standard.
• Ability to solve moderately complex technical problems.
• Intermediate understanding of function, fabrication, processes, and packaging of electronic systems and/or mechanical hardware.
• Ability to read and follow engineering notes, sketches, drawings specifications, and procedures.
• 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 CAD software.
• Advanced understanding of electrical and mechanical design principles and ability to solve complex technical problems.
• Advanced knowledge in PCB designs, electrical schematics, engineering hardware design, fabrication, assembly techniques, materials, testing processes, and manufacturing methods.

Qualifications We Desire:

• Experience using CAD, AutoCAD, and database management software.
• Experience using PTC Windchill PDMLink design software.

Pay Range: $43.55 - $63.97 Hourly

$43.55 - $53.36 Hourly for the 534.2 Level $52.23 - $63.97 Hourly for the 534.3 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.