Control Systems Hardware Engineer

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory • Livermore, CA

78d • $140,700 - $214,032

About The Position

We have multiple openings for a Control Systems Hardware Engineer. You will provide engineering solutions for developing, implementing, and maintaining control systems hardware in the National Ignition Facility (NIF), the world's highest energy pulsed laser system responsible for recent LLNL's fusion breakthrough. With over 60,000 control points distributed throughout the facility, many of NIF's subsystems have control technologies at their core. You will contribute to the engineering design and development of new hardware and for system upgrades to continually improve system performance and reliability. This position is in the Laser Systems Engineering and Operations (LSEO) Division, within the Engineering Directorate. The position will be filled at either the SES.2 or SES.3 level depending on your qualifications. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if you are selected at the higher level.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline related to electronics, electrical engineering, controls, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of and previous experience and proficiency in one or multiple of the following areas: Motion control using open- and closed-loop feedback with DC and AC motors; Industrial analog and digital circuit design for incorporation into controls/instrumentation hardware; Integration of moderately complex to complex embedded hardware into systems in a high EMI environment; Analog and discrete instrumentation (sensors, actuators, controllers); Data acquisition and signal processing/conditioning.
• Broad understanding and application of documentation standards including drawings, procedures, statements of work and test plans.
• Experience with electronic measurement diagnostics including oscilloscopes and TDRs.
• Experience working as a member of a multidisciplinary team, which includes working with scientists, engineers, technicians, and designers.
• Experience supporting control systems throughout the full engineering lifecycle.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and to present and explain technical information.

Nice To Haves

• Significant experience with system level design, architecting and project management.
• Knowledge of LabVIEW and related National Instruments technologies.
• Knowledge of PLC hardware, such as Allen Bradley PLC platform, and troubleshooting in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Work under limited direction with moderate responsibility, use comprehensive knowledge, and exercise independent judgment to determine methods and recommend improvements within established frameworks and contribute to the fulfillment of project and organizational goals.
• Provide controls and embedded systems hardware solutions which contribute to the definition, design, documentation, assembly, fielding, and maintenance, of National Ignition Facility control and Photon Science systems.
• Contribute to daily activities, providing engineering support for deployment, activation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of moderately complex to complex control system hardware.
• Refine and manage the system requirement specifications and control system design to meet project goals.
• Assist in minimizing project risks by participating in formal and informal design reviews and providing input on technical issues.
• Maintain a close interface with the various programmatic and project elements to provide regular status reviews, ensure effective teamwork and compliance with programmatic requirements, and facilitate end-user communication.
• Determine, analyze, maintain, and present metrics for system reliability and performance that will be used to drive investments in system improvements.
• May provide guidance and/or informal mentoring to less experienced team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees